Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 97.4% more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $116,102 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Seattle
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Oak Ridge, TN vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Oak Ridge, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.4% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  427.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% lower
  Commute
  61.8% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% higher