What is a pro or con of living in Oak Ridge, Tennesseecompared to Carlsbad, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 40% more expensive in Oak Ridge.

What salary do I need to live in Oak Ridge, Tennessee copmared to Carlsbad, New Mexico?

A salary of $50,000 in Carlsbad, New Mexico should increase to $57,981 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARLSBAD vs. OAK RIDGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 16.0% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $57,981 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Oak Ridge
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico

Carlsbad, NM vs. Oak Ridge, TN

Compared to Carlsbad, Oak Ridge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

0.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.6% higher

Commute

21.6% higher

Health

12.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Carlsbad, New Mexico vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

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