Newport, NY vs Oxford, NY

Newport is moderately more affordable than Oxford, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Newport scores 66 compared to 73 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 Newport is $728/month compared to $900/month in Oxford — a 19% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Newport has cheaper rent, Oxford actually has lower median home values ($112,200 vs $137,900).

Median household income in Newport is $82,955 compared to $56,417 in Oxford (+47%). Newport offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Newport spend roughly 10.5% of their income on rent, less than the 19.1% in Oxford.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.7°F vs 46.3°F). Newport receives more rainfall at 44" per year compared to 42" in Oxford.