Rainbow City, Alabama vs. Oxford, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oxford, Mississippi is 3.8% cheaper than Rainbow City, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $48,081 in Oxford, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Rainbow City, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oxford, Mississippi is cheaper than Rainbow City, Alabama
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% cheaper in Oxford
than in Rainbow City, Alabama
Rainbow City, AL vs. Oxford, MS
Compared to Rainbow City, Oxford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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