Kinston, North Carolina vs. Akron, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Akron, Ohio is 7.4% cheaper than Kinston, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,304 in Akron, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Kinston, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Akron, Ohio is cheaper than Kinston, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Akron
than in Kinston, North Carolina
Kinston, NC vs. Akron, OH
Compared to Kinston, Akron is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% lower
      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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  33.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower