Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 4.8% cheaper than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $76,141 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Charleston
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Oak Ridge, TN vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Oak Ridge, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  40.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower