Akron, Ohio vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 25.4% more expensive than Akron, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $35,112 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Akron, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Akron, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Columbus
than in Akron, Ohio
Akron, OH vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Akron, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher