Cost of Living in Oak Ridge, NC

With a cost of living index of 115, Oak Ridge, NC is a notably expensive place to live. Living here is 15% more expensive than the national average and 31% above the North Carolina state average of 84. Oak Ridge is a smaller community of 7,660 residents, where everyday costs can differ substantially from nearby larger cities.

The median household income in Oak Ridge is $140,583, which is 87% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they more than offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the Greensboro-High Point, NC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.