Oakland, California has an overall cost of living index of 117.6, which is 17.6 points above the US average of 100 — making it pricier than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,979 per month, while the typical home is valued around $929,900. Households earn a median of $101,600 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 60. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$101,600
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,979
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$929,900
Median Home Value
Census ACS
117.6
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$2,142
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,385
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,912
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$3,724
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
117.6
Goods
115.2
Rents / Housing
200.1
Services
162.2
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $187,840 |
| Registered Nurse | $178,450 |
| Elementary Teacher | $96,460 |
| Electrician | $104,240 |
| Accountant | $119,870 |
| Plumber | $86,270 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $266,170 |
| Civil Engineer | $134,970 |
| Operations Manager | $178,780 |
| Market Research Analyst | $129,130 |
| Health Services Manager | $180,440 |
| Truck Driver | $68,410 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $185,080 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
439,418
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.9 yrs
Census ACS
60.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
18
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,974
Per month
Avg Home Value
$991,700
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 94601 | — | $1,596 | $649,100 |
| ZIP 94602 | — | $1,799 | $1,061,400 |
| ZIP 94603 | — | $1,772 | $547,600 |
| ZIP 94605 | — | $1,740 | $823,500 |
| ZIP 94606 | — | $1,711 | $709,400 |
| ZIP 94607 | — | $1,747 | $742,300 |
| ZIP 94608 | — | $2,543 | $813,100 |
| ZIP 94609 | — | $2,117 | $1,097,200 |
| ZIP 94610 | — | $2,142 | $1,350,600 |
| ZIP 94611 | — | $2,090 | $1,409,200 |
Showing top 10 of 18 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
50°F
July Avg
64°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.4
poor
Hospitals
5
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.4%
Oakland has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 117.6. The US national average is 100, so Oakland is 17.6 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in Oakland is $1,979 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Oakland is $101,600 per year.
The median home value in Oakland is $929,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Oakland has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 60.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
