Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. Merced, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merced, California is 24.5% more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $118,247 in Merced, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merced, California is more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Merced
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Oak Ridge, TN vs. Merced, CA
Compared to Oak Ridge, Merced is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  18.9% higher
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower