Millington, TN vs Oak Ridge, TN

Millington is moderately more affordable than Oak Ridge, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Millington scores 78 compared to 84 for Oak Ridge, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Oak Ridge can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Millington is $1,059/month compared to $1,076/month in Oak Ridge — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Millington is more affordable at $172,800 median vs $233,500.

Median household income in Millington is $51,695 compared to $71,000 in Oak Ridge (-27.2%). 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 Millington spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, more than the 18.2% in Oak Ridge.