salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 94% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.1 minutes each way. It is a highly educated city: 63% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $137,120 a year. That is $66 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 571 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Oak Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 60.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Oak Park
| Size | Oak Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,060 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,770 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,349 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,425 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Oak Park overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Oak Park, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Oak Park
Life in Oak Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Oak Park?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,767 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,036,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $103,690 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Oak Park, CA?
Renting in Oak Park costs a median of about $3,428 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Oak Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $137,120 a year, or $66 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Oak Park cheap or expensive?
Oak Park is rated OK: rent takes 23.4% of the typical household income of $175,887. It ranks 571st cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Oak Park?
The median homeowner in Oak Park pays $8,904 a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.
Is Oak Park more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Oak Park?
The median home value in Oak Park is $1,036,900, about 5.9 times the typical yearly household income.
13,757 people live in Oak Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.