Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 6.8% more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $53,412 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Albuquerque
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Oak Ridge, TN vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Oak Ridge, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower