Oakdale, CA Cost of Living


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Oakdale cost of living score
116.3
More expensive
16.3% higher
than the US average
22.4% lower
than the California average
Oakdale, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 116.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 16.3% higher than the U.S. average and 22.4% higher than the average for California.

Oakdale, CA

Housing costs in Oakdale?
A typical home costs $484,200, which is 43.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 34.0% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Oakdale costs $1,300 per month, which is 9.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 65.4% cheaper than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Oakdale?
To live comfortably in Oakdale, California, a minimum annual income of $92,880 for a family, and $40,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Oakdale?
Oakdale, CA is an affordable city to live in. The cost of living in Oakdale is below the national average, making it a great place for those looking to save money. The housing market in Oakdale is quite reasonable and there are many neighborhoods that offer starter homes at an accessible price point. Overall, Oakdale has a very competitive cost of living that makes it an attractive choice for families and individuals alike.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOakdaleCaliforniaUnited States
  116.3149.9100.0
  105.4105.1100
  100.298.3100.0
  168.7234.8100.0
  $484,200$733,500$338,100
  110.9%102.4%100.0%
  115.0133.1100.0
  110.9118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I have lived here for about 10 years. Except for rush hour traffic on F Street the area is relatively quiet. We are the "Gateway to Yosemite" in that both California  More

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Over 15 years ago

October through May are great months. It doesn't snow here, but the temp might drop to high 30's at night during the winter. During spring, we have some windy days with  More

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Over 17 years ago

We have lived in this community for 30 years. We have raised our children here. We like the area and the town. The town doesn't offer enough shopping but the close city  More

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