Evening Shade, AR vs Oxford, AR

Oxford is moderately more affordable than Evening Shade, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Evening Shade scores 60 compared to 57 for Oxford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Evening Shade can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Evening Shade is $619/month compared to $636/month in Oxford — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Evening Shade has cheaper rent, Oxford actually has lower median home values ($80,500 vs $122,000).

Median household income in Evening Shade is $27,159 compared to $50,313 in Oxford (-46%). Oxford offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Evening Shade spend roughly 27.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Oxford.