Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Akron, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Akron, Ohio is 21.8% cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $31,283 in Akron, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Akron, Ohio is cheaper than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Akron
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Akron, OH
Compared to Harrisburg, Akron is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  9.1% lower
  Health
  20.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower