salaryRent is higher than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (87.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,160 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Kentucky cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Kentucky. It is number 81 of 87 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Oakbrook?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Oakbrook
| Size | Oakbrook | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,450 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,754 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,854 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Oakbrook overall?
Everyday prices in Kentucky overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Oakbrook, so the Kentucky figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Oakbrook
Life in Oakbrook
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Oakbrook?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $55 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $260,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,070 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Oakbrook, KY?
Renting in Oakbrook costs a median of about $1,754 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kentucky median is $1,175.
How much do I need to make to live in Oakbrook?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,160 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Oakbrook cheap or expensive?
Oakbrook is rated OK: rent takes 20.6% of the typical household income of $102,082. It ranks 81st cheapest of 87 Kentucky cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Oakbrook?
The median homeowner in Oakbrook pays $2,201 a year in property taxes, about 0.84% of the median home value.
Is Oakbrook more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Kentucky are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Oakbrook?
The median home value in Oakbrook is $260,700, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
10,211 people live in Oakbrook. Numbers are typical (middle) values.