Oak Ridge, TN, United States
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Housing shortages and strict security were the norms for Oak Ridge's 31,402 residents during its secretive wartime origins. The city, constructed from scratch to support the Manhattan Project, now grapples with aging infrastructure as its nuclear heritage fades. Bureaucratic headaches persist, with the Oak Ridge Reservation still a Superfund site decades later. For those drawn to the legacy of America's atomic age, Oak Ridge may hold appeal, but the city's remote location and former military culture are an acquired taste.
Can I afford Oak Ridge, TN?
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You would need
$197 / month
Savings Rate0%
Rent $2020
Living Costs $1177
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Safety7
Healthcare100
Walkability5
NomadGrocery Basket
Milk (1L)$1
Bread (loaf)—
Eggs (12)$7
Rice (1kg)$7
Chicken (1kg)—
Eating Out
Meal (Inexpensive)$25
Meal (Mid-range)$110
Cappuccino$6
Water (0.33L)$2
Utilities & Lifestyle
Utilities (mo)$190
Mobile Plan (mo)$56
Gym (mo)$39
Cinema Ticket$13
Housing
1BR Center (mo)$2020
1BR Outside (mo)—
3BR Center (mo)$3580
3BR Outside (mo)—
Expat Life
English Proficiency
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—Elevation
262mNearest Airport
TYS (33km)Local Economy
Avg Monthly Salary
$5265Mortgage Interest Rate
6.1%🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle
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— Temperature
— Annual Rainfall
1167 mm Coworking Spaces
— Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug