salaryRent is higher than in 50% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,120 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 120 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Oakdale?
Share of households by yearly income. 31.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Oakdale
| Size | Oakdale | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,268 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,319 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,495 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,039 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,598 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Oakdale 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 Oakdale, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Oakdale
Life in Oakdale
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Oakdale?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,524 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $457,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $45,790 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Oakdale, CA?
Renting in Oakdale costs a median of about $1,653 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Oakdale?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,120 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Oakdale cheap or expensive?
Oakdale is rated OK: rent takes 22.1% of the typical household income of $89,614. It ranks 120th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Oakdale?
The median homeowner in Oakdale pays $3,626 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.
Is Oakdale 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 Oakdale?
The median home value in Oakdale is $457,900, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
23,194 people live in Oakdale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.