Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 6.4% cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $96,421 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is cheaper than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Oak Ridge
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Oak Ridge, TN
Compared to Albuquerque, Oak Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher