Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 3.8% more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $51,893 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Oak Ridge
than in Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City, TN vs. Oak Ridge, TN
Compared to Johnson City, Oak Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher