Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 17.0% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,504 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Oak Ridge
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Oak Ridge, TN
Compared to Raleigh, Oak Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher