Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. Waterbury, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterbury, Connecticut is 15.4% more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $86,559 in Waterbury, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterbury, Connecticut is more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
53% more expensive in Waterbury
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Oak Ridge, TN vs. Waterbury, CT
Compared to Oak Ridge, Waterbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% higher
  Commute
  27.6% higher
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.7% higher