Cost of Living in Oakland, PA

With a cost of living index of 63, Oakland, PA is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 37% cheaper than the national average and 20% below the Pennsylvania state average of 83. Oakland is a small community of 523 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Oakland's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $714 (46% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $97,100 (68% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.9x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Oakland is $51,250, which is 32% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 17% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.