Akron, Ohio vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 52.4% more expensive than Akron, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $88,389 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Akron, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Akron, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Akron, Ohio
Akron, OH vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Akron, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.4% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  76.7% higher
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher