Cost of Living in Oxford
Oxford's cost of living runs moderate: a notably low own-city property tax rate and comparatively low income taxes, set against housing prices that run above Ohio's statewide median.
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Learn moreA notably low own-city property tax rate
Oxford's own city-specific effective property tax rate ran approximately 0.99% -- notably below the broader Butler County median of approximately 1.44%.
A RITA-collected, comparatively moderate city income tax
Oxford's 2% municipal income tax (via RITA) plus Ohio's flat 2.75% state rate combine to a real, moderate overall burden -- confirm whether an additional school-district income tax applies to a specific target address.
Housing runs above the Ohio statewide median
Oxford's housing prices ($265,000-$387,000 depending on source and listing-vs-sale methodology) run meaningfully above the statewide Ohio figures documented elsewhere in this project, reflecting real demand pressure in a small, supply-constrained college town.
Key takeaways
- Oxford's own city-specific property tax rate (0.99%) runs notably below the broader Butler County median.
- Oxford's 2% RITA-collected city income tax plus Ohio's flat 2.75% state rate is a real, moderate combined burden.
- Housing runs above the Ohio statewide median, reflecting genuine demand pressure in a small college town.
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