Akron, Ohio vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 23.4% more expensive than Akron, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $92,525 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Akron, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is more expensive than Akron, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Oak Ridge
than in Akron, Ohio
Akron, OH vs. Oak Ridge, TN
Compared to Akron, Oak Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% higher
      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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher