Aiken, South Carolina vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 1.5% cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $98,494 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
17% cheaper in Oak Ridge
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Oak Ridge, TN
Compared to Aiken, Oak Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher