Oxford

Historic university city with strong tech sector and high salaries. Expensive housing but excellent for career opportunities.

England - South East • 🇬🇧

1-Bed Rent

£1,950

per month

Median Salary

£36,000

per year

Afford Alone?

No ✗

Challenging

Rent by Housing Type

Studio

£1,465

1-Bedroom

£1,950

Shared 2-Bed

£1,075

Coliving

£1,275

Shared House

£880

Monthly Budget (on £2,340 take-home)

Income£2,340
Needs (housing, food, transport)£2,405(103%)
Wants (dining, entertainment)£391(17%)
Savings£234(10%)
Remaining£-690

Most Affordable Areas

  • Blackbird Leys
  • Northway
  • Rose Hill

Most Expensive Areas

  • City Centre
  • Jericho
  • North Oxford

About Oxford

  • Prestigious university city
  • Strong tech and research sector
  • Historic architecture
  • High local salaries

Average Monthly Costs (Moderate Lifestyle)

Groceries

£250

Dining Out

£165

Subscriptions

£44

Entertainment

£120

Personal Care

£62

Public Transport

£85

Similar Cities

Cambridge

£1,700/mo

London

£2,150/mo

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