Akron, OH Cost of Living


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Akron cost of living score
80.8
Less expensive
19.2% lower
than the US average
2.3% lower
than the Ohio average
Akron, Ohio gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.2% lower than the U.S. average and 2.3% higher than the average for Ohio.

Akron, OH

Housing costs in Akron?
A typical home costs $106,100, which is 68.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.1% less expensive than the average Ohio home, at $197,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Akron costs $960 per month, which is 32.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 2.1% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Akron?
To live comfortably in Akron, Ohio, a minimum annual income of $20,160 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Akron?
Akron, OH has a low cost of living index - about 10% below the US average - and is an attractive option for those who want to settle down in an Ohio city on a budget. The city offers its residents outdoor activities such as hiking and biking as well as access to various markets that sell fresh produce at lower prices than other parts of the state.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAkronOhioUnited States
  80.882.7100.0
  93.596.1100
  87.288.7100.0
  26.461.6100.0
  $106,100$197,000$338,100
  92.3%100.0%100.0%
  80.383.9100.0
  107.189.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

I grew up and lived in Akron, OH for a majority of my life, with the exception of living in Panama City, FL for 8 years. The town is pretty decent, affordable utilities,  More

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Over 3 years ago

This area is completely run down. Ghetto with a capital  More

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My goodness, I had to create an account to counterbalance all the negative people. I grew up in Ellet, went to an Akron Public School, graduated with a bachelor's from  More

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