Oxford city, MS

ZIP 38655 — Cost of Living

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Home project ranges, sales tax, electricity, and regional price parities

Cost of living in Oxford city, MS

Same ZIP as the dashboard tabs above. Ranges use national cost factors and BEA regional price parities — prices here run 13% below the U.S. average. Not appraisals, bids, or tax advice.

Median household income: $64,423
Median home value: $275,500
Median rent: $881
Price parity (U.S. = 100): 87.0; 13% below the U.S. average

Common home jobs in this ZIP

Six planning ranges for this code. Open a card to keep the ZIP in the calculator.

Roof replacement (asphalt shingle, typical single-family)

$4,782 – $19,129

Local range

Central AC replacement (condenser + coil ballpark)

$3,043 – $10,434

Local range

Water heater replacement (tank, standard install)

$783 – $2,435

Local range

Fence install (wood privacy, ~150–200 linear ft)

$2,174 – $7,826

Local range

Window replacement (per average vinyl window, installed)

$348 – $1,217

Local range

Pest control / general exterminator (initial + first year ballpark)

$130 – $783

Local range

Sales tax (approx.): 7.06%; All states
Electricity (900 kWh/mo): $145
RPP vintage: 2024

Refine roof replacement (asphalt shingle, typical single-family) for ZIP 38655

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Local range · MS

$4,782 – $19,129

Adjusted with BEA RPP (86.95). Planning estimate only — not a bid.

Approximate planning estimate only — not a bid or quote. Materials, access, codes, and local labor vary widely. Verify with licensed local providers.

All 38 cost guides for ZIP 38655

Home

Contractor ballparks for roofs, HVAC, and common home projects.

Life

Planning ranges for moving, storage, funerals, and filings.

Cremation Funeral Storage unit Movers Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing U.S. citizenship (N-400) Urgent care visit

Auto

Typical shop ranges for brakes, tires, oil, and batteries.

Brake pad replacement Car battery Oil change Tire replacement Spark plugs

Health

National cash-pay ranges for common imaging — not insurance quotes.

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Mississippi cost of living → Mississippi salaries → Economy tab → All cost tools →

Planning snapshot only — not appraisal, tax advice, or contractor quotes. ACS years vary by ETL vintage.

Frequently asked questions

How expensive is ZIP 38655 versus the U.S. average?

BEA all-items regional price parity for this area is 87.0 (U.S. = 100), so prices here run 13% below the U.S. average. That scales national job bands — it is not a contractor bid.

What does a typical home project cost in Oxford city, MS?

Roof replacement (asphalt shingle, typical single-family) is about $4,782 – $19,129 here. Open any guide below and keep this ZIP to refine other jobs.

Is this the same as the ZIP overview?

Yes — this is the Cost of Living tab for this ZIP, with the same place header and topic bar as People, Economy, and Housing. Estimates are planning ranges, not tax advice or appraisals.