What does housing cost in Oakland in 2026?

Housing in Oakland runs to about €1,639 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Oakland?

Asking rent in Oakland stands at 1,917 €/month.

What are property prices in Oakland?

To buy in Oakland, expect 924,700 €.

Cost of Living in Oakland, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Oakland — 2026

Oakland has 438,072 residents and lies in Californie. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,639 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 790,409 €. Median income is 83,228 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 24% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Oakland

Rent

Median rent: 1,639 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 790,409 €

Income

Median household income: 83,228 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 6,714 €/year

Quality of life — Oakland

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

30,5 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

13,5 %

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