What is a pro or con of living in Akron, Ohiocompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 70% cheaper in Akron.

What salary do I need to live in Akron, Ohio copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $42,000 in State College, Pennsylvania could decrease to $28,823 in Akron, Ohio (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STATE COLLEGE vs. AKRON
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Akron, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Akron, Ohio is 31.4% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $28,823 in Akron, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Akron, Ohio is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Akron
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Akron, OH

Compared to State College, Akron is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

79.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.1% higher

Commute

10.6% higher

Health

30.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.7% lower

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Akron, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

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State College, PA vs. Akron, OH

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