Columbus, Ohio vs. Akron, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Akron, Ohio is 20.3% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $67,784 in Akron, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Akron, Ohio is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Akron
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Akron, OH
Compared to Columbus, Akron is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower