Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. Forest, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest, Virginia is 12.8% more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $169,235 in Forest, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest, Virginia is more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Forest
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Oak Ridge, TN vs. Forest, VA
Compared to Oak Ridge, Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher