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Is Oakdale, LA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$91948% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$45,879about $3,823/month · 47% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$98,70070% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,760 a year. That is $18 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Louisiana cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Louisiana. It is number 18 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Oakdale
$919
Red Chute
$2,408
Franklin
$649
St. Gabriel
$1,070
Schriever
$1,042
Walker
$815
Inniswold
$2,282

How much do households earn in Oakdale?

Under $25k
26.9%
$25k–50k
31.5%
$50k–100k
16.9%
$100k–150k
9.1%
$150k+
1.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 10.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Oakdale

SizeOakdaleU.S. average
1 bedroom$369$1,324
2 bedrooms$787$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,127$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Oakdale overall?

Everyday prices in Louisiana overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.2, U.S. = 100).

Housing
63
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
71
Other services
96
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Oakdale, so the Louisiana figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Oakdale

🏛️ Property tax$199a year · 0.20% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$173a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Oakdale

Commute to work22.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree7.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home67.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line32.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment14.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Oakdale?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $234 a month less than renting.

Renting
$919
Owning
$685

Owning assumes a typical $98,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $9,870 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Oakdale, LA?

Renting in Oakdale costs a median of about $919 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

How much do I need to make to live in Oakdale?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,760 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Oakdale cheap or expensive?

Oakdale is rated OK: rent takes 24.0% of the typical household income of $45,879. It ranks 18th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Oakdale?

The median homeowner in Oakdale pays $199 a year in property taxes, about 0.20% of the median home value.

Is Oakdale more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Louisiana are 12% below 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 $98,700, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.

6,546 people live in Oakdale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.