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Compare Oakdale, North St. Paul, Lake Elmo and Maplewood

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Comparison of Oakdale, Minnesota, North St. Paul, Minnesota, Lake Elmo, Minnesota, Maplewood, Minnesota
City Grad fit Median rent Median income Bachelor's+ City unemployment 2025 population Growth Cost Safety check Commute Career sectors Source confidence
Oakdale, Minnesota 72/100 $1,481 $93,772 35.6% 3.2% 30,588 +8.11% rent watch standard city check 24.5 min regional employers, healthcare, local services medium-high
North St. Paul, Minnesota 67/100 $1,352 $84,797 31.3% 2.7% 12,780 +3.34% rent watch standard city check 23.9 min regional employers, healthcare, local services medium-high
Lake Elmo, Minnesota 79/100 $2,407 $153,669 61.9% 2.3% 14,376 +26.90% rent watch growth-pressure check 24.9 min regional employers, healthcare, local services medium-high
Maplewood, Minnesota 59/100 $1,406 $91,394 35.3% 4.0% 40,717 -3.22% rent watch standard city check 23.8 min regional employers, healthcare, local services medium-high

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