Andalusia, AL vs Oxford, AL

Andalusia is moderately more affordable than Oxford, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Andalusia scores 65 compared to 70 for Oxford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oxford can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Andalusia is $680/month compared to $882/month in Oxford — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Andalusia is more affordable at $156,000 median vs $164,700.

Median household income in Andalusia is $47,500 compared to $70,065 in Oxford (-32.2%). While Oxford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Andalusia spend roughly 17.2% of their income on rent, more than the 15.1% in Oxford.

Climate-wise, Andalusia is notably warmer with an average of 68.8°F compared to 63.1°F in Oxford. Andalusia receives more rainfall at 59.1" per year compared to 52.1" in Oxford.