Oxford, AR Cost of Living


0 Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
United States / Arkansas / No Metro Area / Izard County / Oxford / Zip Codes

Oxford cost of living score
69.9
Less expensive
30.1% lower
than the US average
9.8% lower
than the Arkansas average
Oxford, Arkansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 69.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 30.1% lower than the U.S. average and 9.8% higher than the average for Arkansas.

Oxford, AR

Housing costs in Oxford?
A typical home costs $109,400, which is 67.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 39.8% less expensive than the average Arkansas home, at $181,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Oxford costs $640 per month, which is 55.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 31.3% cheaper than the state average of $840.

Can I afford Oxford?
To live comfortably in Oxford, Arkansas, a minimum annual income of $20,880 for a family, and $20,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Oxford?
The cost of living in Oxford, AR is very reasonable compared to other areas in the country. According to BestPlaces, the city has an overall cost of living index of about 81.4, which is 16.6% lower than the US average. The rent and utilities here are some of the lowest in the state, coming in at 19.4% lower than the national average. Additionally, groceries and transportation are also quite affordable at 8% and 7.5% lower than the national averages respectively. All in all, Oxford is a great place to live for anyone looking for a low-cost lifestyle while still having access to modern amenities and attractions nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOxfordArkansasUnited States
  69.977.5100.0
  92.192.7100
  90.792.1100.0
  29.449.8100.0
  $109,400$181,800$338,100
  100.2%95.6%100.0%
  73.981.6100.0
  66.574.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Crime
Compare Oxford, AR cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Oxford, Arkansas to any other city in the US.