San Mateo, California vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 66.1% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $16,959 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Oak Ridge
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Oak Ridge, TN
Compared to San Mateo, Oak Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.1% 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
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower