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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd spend $1.8K/month more in Dallas, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $171.5K in Dallas, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Cleveland-Elyria, OH area
Overall Cost
↑ 23.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,788
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$21.5K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Akron, OH

Population:189K
Cost Index:
100
100 = national average
Median Home:$113K

Dallas, TX

Population:1304K
Cost Index:
124
(24% above avg)
Median Home:$292K

Akron, OH

The Buckeye State

189K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 189K residents.

Dallas, TX

The Lone Star State

1.3M
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • •Major business center
  • •No state income tax
  • •Big Tex home

Major Industries

TechnologyFinanceEnergyTransportation

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Akron, OH vs Dallas, TX

Housing
↑ 60.6%
Akron, OH
$1,489
Dallas, TX
$2,391
Difference
$902
more
Other
↑ 14.6%
Akron, OH
$1,548
Dallas, TX
$1,774
Difference
$226
more
Healthcare
↑ 20.3%
Akron, OH
$525
Dallas, TX
$632
Difference
$107
more
All Utilities
↑ 21.5%
Akron, OH
$463
Dallas, TX
$563
Difference
$99.61
more
Transportation
↓ 4.5%
Akron, OH
$1,359
Dallas, TX
$1,298
Difference
$60.91
less
Groceries
↑ 1.3%
Akron, OH
$967
Dallas, TX
$979
Difference
$12.62
more

🏛️ Local Income Taxes

Akron, OH: Akron Municipal Income Tax$3,750/yr (2.5%)

Dallas, TX has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$702
To$1,450
↑ $748
1 Bed
From$769
To$1,505
↑ $736
2 Bed
From$989
To$1,765
↑ $776
3 Bed
From$1,209
To$2,220
↑ $1,011
Akron, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $770–$1,040/mo

Dallas, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,040–$2,470/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,351
Monthly in Akron, OH
$7,637
Monthly in Dallas, TX
$1,286
Difference

Home Values

Akron
Dallas
$113K
Median Value
$292K
↑ +1.8%
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
↑ +38.9%
5-Year Change
↑ +27.1%
$73K - $245K
Price Range
$138K - $2.01M

Homes in Dallas are 158% more expensive than Akron

Calculate payment - AkronCalculate payment - Dallas

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $4.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$369
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.0%
Rate difference

Akron, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

Dallas, TX

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Texas State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Additional Tax Information

Akron, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

Dallas, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Akron
Dallas
54 Moderate
Air Quality
55 Moderate
37.2%
Good Air Days
35.2%
98 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
90 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
90 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Ohio and Texas on TaxTakeHome.com

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