Southern Pines, North Carolina vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 15.0% cheaper than Southern Pines, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,750 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Southern Pines, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is cheaper than Southern Pines, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Oak Ridge
than in Southern Pines, North Carolina
Southern Pines, NC vs. Oak Ridge, TN
Compared to Southern Pines, Oak Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower