What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Oak Ridge, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 149% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Oak Ridge, Tennessee?

A salary of $50,000 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee should increase to $88,588 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OAK RIDGE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 77.2% more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $88,588 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Washington
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Oak Ridge, TN vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Oak Ridge, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

77.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

19.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

310.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.1% higher

Commute

59.2% higher

Health

1.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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