Boyes Hot Springs, CA vs East Oakdale, CA

Boyes Hot Springs is moderately more affordable than East Oakdale, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Boyes Hot Springs scores 154 compared to 169 for East Oakdale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of East Oakdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Boyes Hot Springs is $1,802/month compared to $2,069/month in East Oakdale — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Boyes Hot Springs is more affordable at $738,800 median vs $850,400.

Median household income in Boyes Hot Springs is $89,568 compared to $122,647 in East Oakdale (-27%). While East 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 Boyes Hot Springs spend roughly 24.1% of their income on rent, more than the 20.2% in East Oakdale.