Akron, Ohio vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 143.5% more expensive than Akron, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $487,083 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Akron, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Akron, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
676% more expensive in Seattle
than in Akron, Ohio
Akron, OH vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Akron, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  143.5% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  972.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% lower
  Commute
  71.2% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.1% higher