Lowell, KS vs Oxford, KS

Oxford is moderately more affordable than Lowell, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Lowell scores 67 compared to 61 for Oxford, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lowell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lowell is $937/month compared to $663/month in Oxford — a 41% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Oxford has cheaper rent, Lowell actually has lower median home values ($110,700 vs $117,200).

Median household income in Lowell is $88,214 compared to $57,227 in Oxford (+54.1%). While Lowell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lowell spend roughly 12.7% of their income on rent, less than the 13.9% in Oxford.