Golden, Colorado vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 43.1% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $142,140 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Oak Ridge
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Oak Ridge, TN
Compared to Golden, Oak Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower