Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 8.6% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $45,699 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
22% cheaper in Oak Ridge
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Oak Ridge, TN
Compared to Allentown, Oak Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  15.3% lower
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower