Independence, Kansas vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 26.9% more expensive than Independence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $63,433 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is more expensive than Independence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in Oak Ridge
than in Independence, Kansas
Independence, KS vs. Oak Ridge, TN
Compared to Independence, Oak Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  30.8% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher