What is a pro or con of living in Oak Ridge, Tennesseecompared to Jackson, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 34% more expensive in Oak Ridge.

What salary do I need to live in Oak Ridge, Tennessee copmared to Jackson, Tennessee?

A salary of $50,000 in Jackson, Tennessee should increase to $52,469 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

JACKSON vs. OAK RIDGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Jackson, Tennessee vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 4.9% more expensive than Jackson, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $52,469 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is more expensive than Jackson, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Oak Ridge
than in Jackson, Tennessee

Jackson, TN vs. Oak Ridge, TN

Compared to Jackson, Oak Ridge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

24.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.6% lower

Commute

11.5% higher

Health

1.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Jackson, Tennessee vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

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Jackson, TN vs. Oak Ridge, TN

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