| | Rainbow City, AL | Oxford, MS | United States |
| Overall | 79.4 | 82.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.3 | 99.2 | 100 |
| Health | 117.6 | 103.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 61.8 | 71.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $214,900 | $294,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,240.0% | 9,620.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 86.0 | 65.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 69.7 | 78.8 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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
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
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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