Columbia, Maryland vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 28.1% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $79,036 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Oak Ridge
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Oak Ridge, TN
Compared to Columbia, Oak Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower