Middle Valley, TN vs Oak Ridge, TN

Oak Ridge is moderately more affordable than Middle Valley, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Middle Valley scores 93 compared to 84 for Oak Ridge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Middle Valley can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Middle Valley is $1,255/month compared to $1,076/month in Oak Ridge — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Oak Ridge is more affordable at $233,500 median vs $277,400.

Median household income in Middle Valley is $93,264 compared to $71,000 in Oak Ridge (+31.4%). While Middle Valley is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Middle Valley spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in Oak Ridge.