Bigler, PA vs Oakdale, PA

Bigler is moderately more affordable than Oakdale, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Bigler scores 73 compared to 80 for Oakdale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oakdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bigler is $907/month compared to $1,076/month in Oakdale — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bigler is more affordable at $150,000 median vs $175,500.

Median household income in Bigler is $73,114 compared to $94,107 in Oakdale (-22.3%). While Oakdale is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bigler spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, more than the 13.7% in Oakdale.