Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 24.4% more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $87,047 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Asheville
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Oak Ridge, TN vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Oak Ridge, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  26.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher