Oxford, MA vs South Lancaster, MA

Oxford is moderately more affordable than South Lancaster, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Oxford scores 95 compared to 106 for South Lancaster, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of South Lancaster can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Oxford are $327,300 compared to $370,200 in South Lancaster, a 12% gap.

Median household income in Oxford is $91,742 compared to $104,745 in South Lancaster (-12.4%). While South Lancaster is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.1°F vs 48.9°F). Oxford receives more rainfall at 48.3" per year compared to 43.4" in South Lancaster.