Is Oxford more expensive than Milton Keynes?

Oxford is 10.6% more expensive than Milton Keynes overall. Rent is 36.2% higher, groceries 10.8% more expensive, and restaurants 18.1% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Milton Keynes or Oxford?

Milton Keynes has a purchasing power index of 122.9 while Oxford has 128.5 (NYC = 100). Oxford offers better purchasing power.

Milton Keynes vs Oxford: Cost of Living Comparison (2026)

Kategorie	🇬🇧 Milton Keynes	🇬🇧 Oxford	Unterschied
Lebenshaltungskosten	67.0	74.1	+10.6%
Miete	32.6	44.4	+36.2%
Lebensmittel	60.4	66.9	+10.8%
Restaurants	71.3	84.2	+18.1%
Kaufkraft	122.9	128.5	+4.6%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.