2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Bethel Springs, TN vs Oak Ridge, TN

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Is it cheaper to live in Oak Ridge or is it cheaper to live in Bethel Springs?
- Oak Ridge is 17.3% more expensive than Bethel Springs.

Which city has more affordable housing, Oak Ridge or Bethel Springs?
- Oak Ridge housing costs are 197.7% more expensive than Bethel Springs housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Bethel Springs or is Health Care more affordable in Oak Ridge.
- Health related expenses are 0.8% less in Oak Ridge.
 Bethel Springs, TNOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock86.0100
 Food & Groceries91.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock97.2100
 Housing22.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$258,700$338,100
 Utilities103  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock85.0100
 Miscellaneous71.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Bethel Springs    2 Reviews

When we first found Bethel Springs, we were looking for a farm/home to purchase. The folks in town were so kind and generous. From Sherry at the Post Office to Jamie at  More

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Over 14 years ago

The water/sewer system cost down here is outragious and due to past mayor not knowing how keep account records correct and probably other problems with it we are forced  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

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Over 5 years ago

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

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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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