Columbus, Ohio vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 1.6% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $70,833 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
20% cheaper in Oak Ridge
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Oak Ridge, TN
Compared to Columbus, Oak Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher

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