Oak Ridge, NC Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Oak Ridge, North Carolina?
$7,470 / month
for a family, 38.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $89,640 for the year for a family.
$3,233 / month
for a single person, 32.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $38,800 for the year for a single person.

Oak Ridge cost of living score
84.2
Less expensive
15.8% lower
than the US average
7.5% lower
than the North Carolina average
Oak Ridge, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.8% lower than the U.S. average and 7.5% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Oak Ridge, NC

Housing costs in Oak Ridge?
A typical home costs $466,900, which is 38.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 61.4% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Oak Ridge costs $1,090 per month, which is 23.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Oak Ridge?
To live comfortably in Oak Ridge, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $89,640 for a family, and $38,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Oak Ridge?
The cost of living in Oak Ridge, NC is very reasonable. The median home price is around $207,000 with the median rent being only $1,116. This area offers many amenities that would normally cost more in other parts of the country. Groceries and transportation costs are also low compared to the national averages. Overall, Oak Ridge has a great quality of life and affordability for those who choose to make this their home.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesOak RidgeNorth CarolinaUnited States
    Unlock91.0100.0
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  143.6  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$289,300$338,100
  95.5  Unlock100.0
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  110.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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