Troy, Alabama vs. Akron, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Akron, Ohio is 12.5% cheaper than Troy, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $65,661 in Akron, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Akron, Ohio is cheaper than Troy, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Akron
than in Troy, Alabama
Troy, AL vs. Akron, OH
Compared to Troy, Akron is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower