Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 17.3% more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $58,647 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Charlotte
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Oak Ridge, TN vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Oak Ridge, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher