Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN vs Oak Ridge, TN

Hartsville/Trousdale County, TN and Oak Ridge, TN have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.9% difference in their overall index. Hartsville/Trousdale County scores 82 while Oak Ridge scores 84 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Hartsville/Trousdale County is $805/month compared to $1,076/month in Oak Ridge — a 25% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hartsville/Trousdale County has cheaper rent, Oak Ridge actually has lower median home values ($233,500 vs $284,100).

Median household income in Hartsville/Trousdale County is $63,190 compared to $71,000 in Oak Ridge (-11%). While Oak Ridge is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hartsville/Trousdale County spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in Oak Ridge.