Naperville, Illinois vs. Oak Ridge, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, North Carolina is 11.0% cheaper than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,499 in Oak Ridge, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, North Carolina is cheaper than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Oak Ridge
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Oak Ridge, NC
Compared to Naperville, Oak Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower