Cost of Living in Oakdale, WI

With a cost of living index of 66, Oakdale, WI is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 34% cheaper than the national average and 13% below the Wisconsin state average of 79. Oakdale is a small community of 285 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Oakdale's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $588 (55% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $187,500 (39% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2.2x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Oakdale is $86,563, which is 15% higher than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 8% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum.

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.