Oakhurst, CA vs Red Bluff, CA

Red Bluff is moderately more affordable than Oakhurst, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Oakhurst scores 106 compared to 93 for Red Bluff, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oakhurst can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oakhurst is $1,300/month compared to $1,068/month in Red Bluff — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Red Bluff is more affordable at $271,100 median vs $372,500.

Median household income in Oakhurst is $76,606 compared to $50,216 in Red Bluff (+52.6%). While Oakhurst is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oakhurst spend roughly 20.4% of their income on rent, less than the 25.5% in Red Bluff.

Climate-wise, Red Bluff is notably warmer with an average of 63.3°F compared to 49.5°F in Oakhurst. Oakhurst receives more rainfall at 40.4" per year compared to 23.1" in Red Bluff.