Columbus, Ohio vs. Oak Ridge, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, North Carolina is 25.5% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $62,731 in Oak Ridge, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, North Carolina is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Oak Ridge
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Oak Ridge, NC
Compared to Columbus, Oak Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% higher
      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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher