salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Most homes (85.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $115,120 a year. That is $55 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 478 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Oroville East?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Oroville East
| Size | Oroville East | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $822 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,504 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $937 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $787 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Oroville East 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 Oroville East, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Oroville East
Life in Oroville East
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Oroville East?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $65 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $405,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,540 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Oroville East, CA?
Renting in Oroville East costs a median of about $2,878 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Oroville East?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $115,120 a year, or $55 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Oroville East cheap or expensive?
Oroville East is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.9% of the typical household income of $101,931. It ranks 478th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Oroville East?
The median homeowner in Oroville East pays $2,240 a year in property taxes, about 0.55% of the median home value.
Is Oroville East 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 Oroville East?
The median home value in Oroville East is $405,400, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
7,504 people live in Oroville East. Numbers are typical (middle) values.