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Akron, OH vs Amherst, OH

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Is it cheaper to live in Amherst or is it cheaper to live in Akron?
- Amherst is 0.2% more expensive than Akron.

Which city has more affordable housing, Amherst or Akron?
- Amherst housing costs are 167.8% more expensive than Akron housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Akron or is Health Care more affordable in Amherst.
- Health related expenses are 3.1% less in Amherst.
 Akron, OHAmherst, OHUnited States
 Overall  Unlock81.0100
 Food & Groceries93.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock84.5100
 Housing26.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$234,600$338,100
 Utilities92  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock71.9100
 Miscellaneous107.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Akron    31 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I grew up and lived in Akron, OH for a majority of my life, with the exception of living in Panama City, FL for 8 years. The town is pretty decent, affordable utilities,  More

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Over 4 years ago

This area is completely run down. Ghetto with a capital  More

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My goodness, I had to create an account to counterbalance all the negative people. I grew up in Ellet, went to an Akron Public School, graduated with a bachelor's from  More

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Reviews for Amherst    1 Reviews

You can go for a walk at 3 am and be safe. Its the type of town you can leave your car doors unlocked.No crime.Really good schools. Its a typical American quaint  More

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