Fort Payne, Alabama vs. Akron, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Akron, Ohio is 7.4% cheaper than Fort Payne, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $27,782 in Akron, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Payne, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Akron, Ohio is cheaper than Fort Payne, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Akron
than in Fort Payne, Alabama
Fort Payne, AL vs. Akron, OH
Compared to Fort Payne, Akron is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher