What is a pro or con of living in Oak Ridge, North Carolinacompared to Christiansburg, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 80% more expensive in Oak Ridge.

What salary do I need to live in Oak Ridge, North Carolina copmared to Christiansburg, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Christiansburg, Virginia should increase to $62,227 in Oak Ridge, North Carolina (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.

CHRISTIANSBURG vs. OAK RIDGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Christiansburg, Virginia vs. Oak Ridge, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, North Carolina is 24.5% more expensive than Christiansburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $62,227 in Oak Ridge, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Christiansburg, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oak Ridge, North Carolina is more expensive than Christiansburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Oak Ridge
than in Christiansburg, Virginia

Christiansburg, VA vs. Oak Ridge, NC

Compared to Christiansburg, Oak Ridge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

89.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% lower

Commute

12.1% higher

Health

20.6% lower

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Personal

1.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Christiansburg, Virginia vs. Oak Ridge, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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