Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 12.6% more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $168,882 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Tucson
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Oak Ridge, TN vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to Oak Ridge, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher