Delphos, KS vs Oxford, KS

Delphos is moderately more affordable than Oxford, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Delphos scores 55 compared to 61 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 Delphos is $641/month compared to $663/month in Oxford — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Delphos is more affordable at $50,000 median vs $117,200.

Median household income in Delphos is $55,417 compared to $57,227 in Oxford (-3.2%). Oxford does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Delphos spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 13.9% in Oxford.