What is a pro or con of living in Oak Ridge, Tennesseecompared to Waukesha, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 9% cheaper in Oak Ridge.

What salary do I need to live in Oak Ridge, Tennessee copmared to Waukesha, Wisconsin?

A salary of $50,000 in Waukesha, Wisconsin could decrease to $42,458 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WAUKESHA vs. OAK RIDGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is 15.1% cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $42,458 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is cheaper than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Oak Ridge
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin

Waukesha, WI vs. Oak Ridge, TN

Compared to Waukesha, Oak Ridge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

42.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.2% lower

Commute

9.9% lower

Health

3.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

11.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

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Waukesha, WI vs. Oak Ridge, TN

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