Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Akron, Ohio


The cost of living in Akron, Ohio is 84.1% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $17,512 in Akron, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Akron, Ohio is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% cheaper in Akron
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Akron, OH
Compared to Palo Alto, Akron is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.1% 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
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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