Laurel, Mississippi vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 18.1% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $59,028 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Oak Ridge
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs. Oak Ridge, TN
Compared to Laurel, Oak Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  24.1% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher