| | Oxford, PA | Reading, PA | United States |
| Overall | 119.6 | 94.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 105.4 | 97.1 | 100 |
| Health | 105.5 | 115.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 81.9 | 62.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $360,400 | $206,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,720.0% | 10,090.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 102.8 | 99.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 131.8 | 109.0 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Oxford 
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Don't move here - The cost of living is very expensive, the crime problem is out of hand (we've been robbed 2 times in the last year) and it's way to More
I have been in Oxford for abour 2 years now and love it!..its a great place for More
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Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first More
Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of More
Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it More
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