Cost of Living in Oxford
South East
City
Oxfordshire, EnglandPopulation: 152,000
Average House Price
£390.4k
+35% vs UK avg (£290k)
Median Salary
£40,454
+4% vs UK avg (£39,039)
Average Rent
£1,350/mo
+13% vs UK avg (£1,200)
Quick Facts
Council Tax£2,319Band D / yr
Energy£151/ mo
Water£35.00/ mo
Broadband£40.00/ mo
Bus Pass£81.58/ mo
House Prices in Oxford
+3.0% year-on-year
Average Property Prices
Based on Land Registry data for 2025-12-01
Average price (all types)
£390,370
Detached£607,700
Semi-detached£386,250
Terraced£324,450
Flat / Apartment£242,050
House prices in Oxford have increased by +3.0% over the past year.
Salaries in Oxford
Annual Salary
Median and mean gross annual pay
Median£40,454
Mean£45,864
Median hourly rate£19.45/hr
Salary Range
Lower and upper quartile earnings
Lower quartile (25th)£27,636
Upper quartile (75th)£54,390
vs UK National Median (£39,039)
+3.6%
£1,415 above national averageMonthly Cost of Living in Oxford
Estimated Monthly Breakdown
What it costs to live in Oxford each month, based on averages from ONS and open data sources.
| Category | Item | Monthly Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | Rent(Average monthly rent) | £1,350 |
| Housing | Council Tax(Band D, paid over 12 months) | £193 |
| Utilities | Energy(Gas and electricity) | £151 |
| Utilities | Water | £35.00 |
| Utilities | Broadband | £40.00 |
| Transport | Transport(Monthly commute estimate) | £211 |
| Food | Groceries(Estimated monthly shop) | £297 |
| Leisure | Leisure(Gym, dining out, entertainment) | £172 |
| Estimated Total | £2,449 |
These figures are estimates based on averages and may vary depending on your lifestyle, property type, and household size. Council tax shown at Band D; your band may differ.
Transport Costs in Oxford
Monthly Bus Pass
Standard adult monthly bus pass
£81.58
Fuel per Litre
Average petrol price per litre
£1.62
Monthly Commute
Estimated monthly commuting cost
£211
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Or choose any two locations to compareFrequently Asked Questions About Living in Oxford
- What is the average house price in Oxford?
- The average house price in Oxford is £390,370, based on HM Land Registry data for 2025-12-01. Detached homes average £607,700, while flats and apartments average £242,050. Prices have risen by +3.0% over the past year.
- What is the average salary in Oxford?
- The median annual salary in Oxford is £40,454, compared to the UK national median of £39,039. This is £1,415 above the national average, making it a higher-earning area. Salaries typically range from £27,636 (lower quartile) to £54,390 (upper quartile).
- How much does it cost to rent in Oxford?
- Average monthly rent in Oxford is £1,350 per month. Rents have increased by +2.5% over the past year.
- Is Oxford an affordable place to live?
- Oxford is expensive relative to local earnings. Rent accounts for approximately 40% of the median monthly income, significantly above the 30% affordability threshold. The average monthly rent is £1,350, while the median annual salary is £40,454 (approximately £3,371 per month before tax).
- How does Oxford compare to London?
- The average house price in Oxford is £390,370, compared to approximately £551,000 in London. Property in Oxford costs around 71% of London prices, making it £160,630 cheaper on average. Rent is also more affordable, at £1,350 per month versus approximately £2,253 in London.
- Are house prices rising or falling in Oxford?
- House prices in Oxford are currently rising, with a +3.0% increase over the past year. The current average price of £390,370 reflects data from 2025-12-01. As with all property markets, past performance does not guarantee future changes.
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