Elkins, West Virginia vs. Akron, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Akron, Ohio is 4.6% cheaper than Elkins, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $47,715 in Akron, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkins, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Akron, Ohio is cheaper than Elkins, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Akron
than in Elkins, West Virginia
Elkins, WV vs. Akron, OH
Compared to Elkins, Akron is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  35.4% higher
  Health
  35.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower