Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. Caribou, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Caribou, Maine is 11.2% cheaper than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $29,934 in Caribou, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Caribou, Maine is cheaper than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Caribou
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Oak Ridge, TN vs. Caribou, ME
Compared to Oak Ridge, Caribou is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower