Oildale, CA Cost of Living


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Oildale cost of living score
99.8
Less expensive
0.2% lower
than the US average
33.4% lower
than the California average
Oildale, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.2% lower than the U.S. average and 33.4% lower than the average for California.

Oildale, CA

Housing costs in Oildale?
A typical home costs $242,800, which is 28.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 66.9% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Oildale costs $1,270 per month, which is 11.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 69.3% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Oildale?
To live comfortably in Oildale, California, a minimum annual income of $46,440 for a family, and $38,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Oildale?
The cost of living in Oildale, CA is relatively affordable compared to other parts of the state. The median home value in Oildale is $168,000 which is significantly lower than the California median of $559,600. Renters can also benefit from the low cost of living; the average rent for a two bedroom apartment is only $850 per month. Grocery prices are also low, with staples such as eggs and bread costing much less than the national average. Additionally, utilities for a small household are around $100 per month. All of these factors combine to make Oildale an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOildaleCaliforniaUnited States
  99.8149.9100.0
  98.9105.1100
  91.698.3100.0
  73.6234.8100.0
  $242,800$733,500$338,100
  111.7%102.4%100.0%
  104.5133.1100.0
  111.0118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 7 years ago

Please be advised that I am an Asian born American of Japanese- Chinese descent. My wife is a BSN RN and I am disabled out of my job. As a disabled person I left my job  More

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