Akron, Ohio vs. Wakefield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wakefield, Massachusetts is 114.1% more expensive than Akron, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $235,486 in Wakefield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Akron, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wakefield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Akron, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
508% more expensive in Wakefield
than in Akron, Ohio
Akron, OH vs. Wakefield, MA
Compared to Akron, Wakefield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.1% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  697.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.8% higher