Louisville, Kentucky vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 5.2% cheaper than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $30,323 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is cheaper than Louisville, Kentucky
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
25% cheaper in Oak Ridge
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Oak Ridge, TN
Compared to Louisville, Oak Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher