Oakdale, PA vs Plains, PA

Plains is moderately more affordable than Oakdale, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Oakdale scores 80 compared to 73 for Plains, 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 Oakdale is $1,076/month compared to $950/month in Plains — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Plains is more affordable at $141,800 median vs $175,500.

Median household income in Oakdale is $94,107 compared to $65,417 in Plains (+43.9%). 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 Oakdale spend roughly 13.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.4% in Plains.