Flowood, MS vs Oxford, MS

Oxford is moderately more affordable than Flowood, with a 6.3% lower cost of living index. Flowood scores 98 compared to 92 for Oxford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Flowood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Flowood is $1,409/month compared to $1,093/month in Oxford — a 29% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Oxford has cheaper rent, Flowood actually has lower median home values ($288,400 vs $333,400).

Median household income in Flowood is $83,204 compared to $59,901 in Oxford (+38.9%). While Flowood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Flowood spend roughly 20.3% of their income on rent, less than the 21.9% in Oxford.

Climate-wise, Flowood is notably warmer with an average of 65.4°F compared to 59.6°F in Oxford. Flowood receives more rainfall at 57.3" per year compared to 55.5" in Oxford.