Tempe, Arizona vs. Akron, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Akron, Ohio is 38.8% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $23,252 in Akron, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Akron, Ohio is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Akron
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Akron, OH
Compared to Tempe, Akron is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower