Charleston, AR vs Oxford, AR

Oxford is moderately more affordable than Charleston, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Charleston scores 62 compared to 57 for Oxford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Charleston can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Charleston is $738/month compared to $636/month in Oxford — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oxford is more affordable at $80,500 median vs $116,500.

Median household income in Charleston is $60,058 compared to $50,313 in Oxford (+19.4%). While Charleston is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Charleston spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, less than the 15.2% in Oxford.