San Jose, California vs. Akron, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Akron, Ohio is 68.0% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $44,865 in Akron, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Akron, Ohio is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Akron
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Akron, OH
Compared to San Jose, Akron is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.0% 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
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  46.8% lower
  Health
  19.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower