Alpine, CA vs Oakley, CA

Oakley is moderately more affordable than Alpine, with a 7.7% lower cost of living index. Alpine scores 167 compared to 155 for Oakley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Alpine can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Alpine is $2,025/month compared to $2,031/month in Oakley — a 0% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Alpine has cheaper rent, Oakley actually has lower median home values ($632,800 vs $810,000).

Median household income in Alpine is $111,723 compared to $132,067 in Oakley (-15.4%). Oakley offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Alpine spend roughly 21.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Oakley.