Akron, Ohio vs. Kent, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kent, Ohio is 17.6% more expensive than Akron, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $35,269 in Kent, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Akron, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kent, Ohio is more expensive than Akron, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Kent
than in Akron, Ohio
Akron, OH vs. Kent, OH
Compared to Akron, Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher