Oxford, IA Cost of Living


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Oxford cost of living score
89.6
Less expensive
10.4% lower
than the US average
11.9% higher
than the Iowa average
Oxford, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 89.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.4% lower than the U.S. average and 11.9% lower than the average for Iowa.

Oxford, IA

Housing costs in Oxford?
A typical home costs $267,400, which is 20.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.2% more expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Oxford costs $1,040 per month, which is 27.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 10.6% more than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Oxford?
To live comfortably in Oxford, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $51,120 for a family, and $34,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Oxford?
The cost of living in Oxford, IA is quite affordable compared to larger cities. Housing costs are lower than the national average, and rent for an apartment in Oxford is typically around $700 per month. Other expenses such as groceries and transportation are also relatively low in price, allowing residents to keep their overall cost of living down. The median household income in the city is reasonably high, at about $53,000 per year, which helps offset the cost of living even more. All in all, Oxford is a great place to live if you’re looking for an affordable lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOxfordIowaUnited States
  89.680.1100.0
  100.694.4100
  104.0108.2100.0
  92.655.4100.0
  $267,400$194,900$338,100
  101.4%98.5%100.0%
  80.071.4100.0
  117.596.3100.0

   100=National Average

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