Houston, Texas vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 11.0% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $76,644 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
28% cheaper in Oak Ridge
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Oak Ridge, TN
Compared to Houston, Oak Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower