Oxford, MI Cost of Living


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Oxford cost of living score
104.9
More expensive
4.9% higher
than the US average
14.6% higher
than the Michigan average
Oxford, Michigan gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.9% higher than the U.S. average and 14.6% higher than the average for Michigan.

Oxford, MI

Housing costs in Oxford?
A typical home costs $356,500, which is 5.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 63.0% more expensive than the average Michigan home, at $218,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Oxford costs $1,180 per month, which is 17.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 6.8% more than the state average of $1,100.

Can I afford Oxford?
To live comfortably in Oxford, Michigan, a minimum annual income of $68,400 for a family, and $37,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Oxford?
The cost of living in Oxford, MI is higher than the national average. According to Sperling's Best Places, the cost of living index in Oxford is at 111.2 compared to the US average of 100. Housing costs are particularly high, with an index score of 127.2 for buying a home and 93 for renting. Utilities are also above average, with an index score of 102.9. Despite these higher than average costs, Oxford remains attractive to potential residents due to its small-town atmosphere and close proximity to Detroit and other larger neighboring cities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOxfordMichiganUnited States
  104.991.5100.0
  99.293.4100
  79.984.8100.0
  111.571.2100.0
  $356,500$218,700$338,100
  99.4%100.1%100.0%
  121.0115.1100.0
  125.295.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Oxford's downtown rivals that of Rochester, Plymouth and other area, small, "quaint" downtowns. The village is managed efficiently by a group of caring, hard-working  More

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Over 17 years ago

A lot of petty bickering between Village and Township. If you own a business either one will let you do anything you want. Living in either has it's own benefits,  More

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Over 18 years ago

The Village may have seen a slight decrease in population as new subs are built in the Township. Police service in the Village is maintained by Village residents,the  More

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