Oakland, OR vs Toledo, OR

Toledo is moderately more affordable than Oakland, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Oakland scores 99 compared to 93 for Toledo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oakland can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Oakland is $1,185/month compared to $1,063/month in Toledo — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Toledo is more affordable at $293,100 median vs $318,400.

Median household income in Oakland is $58,272 compared to $51,131 in Toledo (+14%). While Oakland is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Oakland spend roughly 24.4% of their income on rent, less than the 24.9% in Toledo.

Climate-wise, Oakland is notably warmer with an average of 55.9°F compared to 50.6°F in Toledo. Toledo receives more rainfall at 67.3" per year compared to 32.1" in Oakland.