2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
East Palo Alto, CA vs Oxford, MS

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Is it cheaper to live in Oxford or is it cheaper to live in East Palo Alto?
- Oxford is 66.8% less expensive than East Palo Alto.

Which city has more affordable housing, Oxford or East Palo Alto?
- Oxford housing costs are 78.1% less expensive than East Palo Alto housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in East Palo Alto or is Health Care more affordable in Oxford.
- Health related expenses are 11.5% less in Oxford.
 East Palo Alto, CAOxford, MSUnited States
 Overall  Unlock82.9100
 Food & Groceries120.0  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock103.9100
 Housing325.5  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$294,200$338,100
 Utilities90  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock65.3100
 Miscellaneous162.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Over 4 years ago

While I know this isn’t a review, I am looking for some local insight! I am recent college graduate and looking for a fresh start to my career. I have lived in Chicago  More

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Over 17 years ago

We relocated to Oxford, MS from the Memphis, TN area. There are so many great things to say about Oxford but the low crime rate is at the top of the list! Coming from  More

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Over 18 years ago

It's not to say there is zero crime - but it's unlikely that could be said about any community. You might say it's definitely a secondary consideration in  More

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