2024 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Natchez, MS vs Oxford, MS

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Is it cheaper to live in Oxford or is it cheaper to live in Natchez?
- Oxford is 16.1% more expensive than Natchez.

Which city has more affordable housing, Oxford or Natchez?
- Oxford housing costs are 77.4% more expensive than Natchez housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Natchez or is Health Care more affordable in Oxford.
- Health related expenses are 1.1% less in Oxford.
 Natchez, MSOxford, MSUnited States
 Overall71.482.9100
 Food & Groceries96.499.2100
 Health105.1103.9100
 Housing40.271.3100
 Median Home Cost$116,200$294,200$338,100
 Utilities9,500.0%9,620.0%10,000.0%
 Transportation66.965.3100
 Miscellaneous66.878.8100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Natchez    3 Reviews

Enjoyed a one-day visit to this lovely town. Located on the mighty Mississippi River, historic preservation is evident. New businesses have taken care to preserve the  More

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Over 14 years ago

The city of Natchez was a great disappointment due to the fact it has been allowed to fall into a state of filth and disrepair.  More

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Over 19 years ago

Now, let me qualify, I've never actually lived in Natchez but spent one of the most relaxing weeks of my life there. Very nice people and some of the most beautiful  More

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Reviews for Oxford    5 Reviews

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Over 3 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 16 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 17 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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