| | Athens, OH | Oak Ridge, TN | United States |
| Overall | 76.5 | 86.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.0 | 95.6 | 100 |
| Health | 89.9 | 97.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 66.8 | 66.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $203,800 | $258,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,480.0% | 9,630.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 59.5 | 85.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 92.7 | 104.4 | 100 |
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Reviews for Athens 
2 Reviews
great place to live. small town feel with alot of what a bigger town has to More
Virtually no crime in More
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Reviews for Oak Ridge 
8 Reviews
Overall it's on the positive side. It's pretty boring but it can feel like a real home at times. It could stand to be a hair closer to Western Knoxville..
Melton lake More
Oak Ridge is located in beautiful East TN, has excellent public schools, is very safe for families, and is only 15-30 min away from Knoxville. More
Marginal, at best. Lack of social and business skills to perform anything but menial tasks. No clue about customer service, business etiquette or basic business More
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