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Fremont, OH vs Oak Ridge, TN

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Is it cheaper to live in Oak Ridge or is it cheaper to live in Fremont?
- Oak Ridge is 19.1% more expensive than Fremont.

Which city has more affordable housing, Oak Ridge or Fremont?
- Oak Ridge housing costs are 52.3% more expensive than Fremont housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Fremont or is Health Care more affordable in Oak Ridge.
- Health related expenses are 18.8% more in Oak Ridge.
 Fremont, OHOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Overall  Unlock86.0100
 Food & Groceries90.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock97.2100
 Housing43.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$258,700$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock85.0100
 Miscellaneous81.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Fremont    1 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I was born and raised in Fremont, Ohio. I have to say it is a great place to live and raise a family. Lots of great churchs, cost of living is good the only downfall is  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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