Cost of Living in Oakland, PA
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
90.9
100 = national avg
-9.1 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$40,002
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$94,550
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing71.5
Food101.6
Transportation103.3
Healthcare101.3
Utilities95.3
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$846
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,035
per month
The overall cost of living index in Oakland is 90.9, which is 9.1% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 71.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $40,002 per year to cover basic expenses.