Oxford, MS Cost Of Living
Oxford's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Mississippi
In America
What is the cost of living in Oxford, MS?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Oxford has an overall cost of living index of 96 which is 1.0x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Mississippi, Oxford has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Mississippi's index of 82.
The standard of living in Oxford ranks as #2,601 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Mississippi. By definition, that implies Oxford ranks as the #3,818 most expensive place in the Magnolia State.
Oxford Cost Of Living Vs. Mississippi
| Living Expense | Oxford | Mississippi | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 82 | 100 | |
| Services | 90 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 84 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 81 | 90 | 100 | |
| Housing | 112 | 64 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 90 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 86 | 97 | 100 | |
Oxford, MS Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Mississippi, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
| Statistic | Oxford | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $270,000 | $125,500 | $229,800 |
| Median Rent | $973 | $789 | $1,096 |
| Median Income | $48,566 | $46,511 | $64,994 |
| Home Value To Income | 5.6x | 2.7x | 3.5x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.24x | 0.2x | 0.2x |
Detailed Oxford Services Costs Vs. Mississippi
| Item | Oxford | Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $0.91 | $1.06 |
| Movie | $9.75 | $10.68 |
| Bowling | $10.0 | $14.67 |
Detailed Oxford Groceries Costs Vs. Mississippi
| Item | Oxford | Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $3.44 | $4.22 |
| Fried Chicken | $0.95 | $1.39 |
| Milk | $1.03 | $2.05 |
Detailed Oxford Health Costs Vs. Mississippi
| Item | Oxford | Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $16.33 | $18.62 |
| Beauty Salon | $21.89 | $39.05 |
| Toothpaste | $1.63 | $2.34 |
Detailed Oxford Transportation Costs Vs. Mississippi
| Item | Oxford | Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Potatoes | $2.86 | $3.29 |
| Pizza | $10.08 | $10.62 |
| Beer | $8.7 | $9.38 |
| Optometrist | $97.78 | $108.57 |
| Doctor | $58.33 | $116.17 |
| Dentist | $81.11 | $99.13 |
Detailed Oxford Utilities Costs Vs. Mississippi
| Item | Oxford | Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $1.91 | $2.22 |
| Tire Balancing | $45.33 | $50.07 |
| All Electricity | $131.41 | $167.67 |
| Phone | $181.26 | $175.64 |
Oxford SnackAbility
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Oxford
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Oxford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southaven, MS | 55,026 | 88 | 0.9x |
| Collierville, TN | 50,596 | 107 | 1.1x |
| Olive Branch, MS | 38,270 | 94 | 1.0x |
| Tupelo, MS | 38,251 | 82 | 0.9x |
| Hernando, MS | 16,206 | 90 | 0.9x |
| New Albany, MS | 8,723 | 83 | 0.9x |
| Senatobia, MS | 7,759 | 86 | 0.9x |
| Batesville, MS | 7,200 | 82 | 0.9x |
| Pontotoc, MS | 6,070 | 80 | 0.8x |
| Ripley, MS | 5,268 | 78 | 0.8x |
