Oxford, KS vs Sylvan Grove, KS

Sylvan Grove is moderately more affordable than Oxford, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Oxford scores 61 compared to 57 for Sylvan Grove, 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 Oxford is $663/month compared to $632/month in Sylvan Grove — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sylvan Grove is more affordable at $81,200 median vs $117,200.

Median household income in Oxford is $57,227 compared to $41,667 in Sylvan Grove (+37.3%). 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 Oxford spend roughly 13.9% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in Sylvan Grove.