Akron, Ohio vs. Northbrook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northbrook, Illinois is 94.0% more expensive than Akron, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $213,454 in Northbrook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Akron, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northbrook, Illinois is more expensive than Akron, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
423% more expensive in Northbrook
than in Akron, Ohio
Akron, OH vs. Northbrook, IL
Compared to Akron, Northbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.0% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  577.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  61.0% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher