Austin, Texas vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 34.3% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $127,434 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Oak Ridge
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Oak Ridge, TN
Compared to Austin, Oak Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  22.7% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower