Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. Carthage, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carthage, Tennessee is 0.8% cheaper than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $49,588 in Carthage, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carthage, Tennessee is cheaper than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Carthage
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Oak Ridge, TN vs. Carthage, TN
Compared to Oak Ridge, Carthage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.9% lower
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  35.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower