San Diego, California vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 47.0% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $26,496 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Oak Ridge
than in San Diego, California
San_Diego, CA vs. Oak_Ridge, TN
Compared to San_Diego, Oak_Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower