Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 16.4% cheaper than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $62,735 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Dayton
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Oak Ridge, TN vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Oak Ridge, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher