Lemont, Illinois vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 30.6% cheaper than Lemont, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $34,694 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Lemont, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is cheaper than Lemont, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Oak Ridge
than in Lemont, Illinois
Lemont, IL vs. Oak Ridge, TN
Compared to Lemont, Oak Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  37.5% lower
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower