Cost of Living Calculator - Oak Ridge, North Carolina vs Athens, Ohio


The cost of living in Athens, Ohio is 26.8% cheaper than Oak Ridge, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $36,624 in Athens, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Ohio is cheaper than Oak Ridge, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Athens
than in Oak Ridge, North Carolina
Oak Ridge, NC vs Athens, OH
Compared to Oak Ridge, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower

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