Cheapest Cities Near Oaxaca (2026)

Oaxaca has a cost of living index of 32 (US avg = 100). Here are 2 more affordable metros to consider as alternatives.

More affordable alternatives

1
Phnom Penh, KH6% cheaper
COL: 301BR: $350/moSave $50/mo on rent
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2
Buenos Aires, AR6% cheaper
COL: 301BR: $400/moSave $0/mo on rent
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Oaxaca at a glance

32
COL index
100 = US avg
$400
1BR rent
per month
—
Home price
median
None
State tax
income

Cities with similar cost of living

Da Nang, VNCOL: 34Phnom Penh, KHCOL: 30Buenos Aires, ARCOL: 30Medellín, COCOL: 35

COL index sourced from Numbeo, Zillow, and BLS data · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only