Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 4.4% cheaper than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $66,953 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Oak Ridge, TN vs. Winston Salem, NC
Compared to Oak Ridge, Winston Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower