Akron, Ohio vs. Montgomery, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montgomery, Alabama is 12.2% more expensive than Akron, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $56,096 in Montgomery, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Akron, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Alabama is more expensive than Akron, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Montgomery
than in Akron, Ohio
Akron, OH vs. Montgomery, AL
Compared to Akron, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  38.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher