Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Oak Ridge, Tennessee


The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 80.4% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $14,730 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Oak Ridge
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Oak Ridge, TN
Compared to Palo Alto, Oak Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.4% 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
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  39.5% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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