Lexington, NC vs Oxford, NC

Lexington is moderately more affordable than Oxford, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Lexington scores 72 compared to 79 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 Lexington is $882/month compared to $986/month in Oxford — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lexington is more affordable at $158,100 median vs $177,200.

Median household income in Lexington is $41,775 compared to $48,135 in Oxford (-13.2%). 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 Lexington spend roughly 25.3% of their income on rent, more than the 24.6% in Oxford.