salaryRent is lower than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Most households rent (59%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,240 a year. That is $29 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 84 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Oildale?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Oildale
| Size | Oildale | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $767 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,017 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,316 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,721 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,988 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Oildale 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 Oildale, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Oildale
Life in Oildale
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Oildale?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $151 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $238,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,880 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Oildale, CA?
Renting in Oildale costs a median of about $1,506 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Oildale?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,240 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Oildale cheap or expensive?
Oildale is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.7% of the typical household income of $55,325. It ranks 84th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Oildale?
The median homeowner in Oildale pays $2,451 a year in property taxes, about 1.03% of the median home value.
Is Oildale 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 Oildale?
The median home value in Oildale is $238,800, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
34,687 people live in Oildale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.