Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 27.5% more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $63,765 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Mesa
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Oak Ridge, TN vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Oak Ridge, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  34.1% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher