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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd spend $868/month more in San Antonio, TX

$150.0K in your current city equals $160.4K in San Antonio, TX

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Cleveland-Elyria, OH area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 11.6%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$868
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$10.4K
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

San Antonio, TX

Population:1547K
Cost Index:
112
(12% above avg)
Median Home:$215K

Akron, OH

The Buckeye State

189K
Population
State Tax
Yes

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

San Antonio, TX

The Lone Star State

1.5M
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 1.5M residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Akron, OH vs San Antonio, TX

Housing
โ†‘ 41.0%
Akron, OH
$1,489
San Antonio, TX
$2,100
Difference
$611
more
Other
โ†‘ 6.4%
Akron, OH
$1,548
San Antonio, TX
$1,647
Difference
$98.82
more
Transportation
โ†“ 5.3%
Akron, OH
$1,359
San Antonio, TX
$1,287
Difference
$71.84
less
Groceries
โ†“ 5.5%
Akron, OH
$967
San Antonio, TX
$913
Difference
$53.33
less
All Utilities
โ†‘ 7.0%
Akron, OH
$463
San Antonio, TX
$496
Difference
$32.40
more
Healthcare
โ†‘ 0.3%
Akron, OH
$525
San Antonio, TX
$527
Difference
$1.43
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

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

San Antonio, TX has no local income tax.

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

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$702
To$1,110
โ†‘ $408
1 Bed
From$769
To$1,210
โ†‘ $441
2 Bed
From$989
To$1,470
โ†‘ $481
3 Bed
From$1,209
To$1,890
โ†‘ $681
Akron, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $770โ€“$1,040/mo

San Antonio, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $840โ€“$1,770/mo

๐Ÿ’ก 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
$6,969
Monthly in San Antonio, TX
$618
Difference

Home Values

Akron
San Antonio
$113K
Median Value
$215K
โ†‘ +1.8%
YoY Change
โ†“ -2.9%
โ†‘ +38.9%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +16.7%
$73K - $245K
Price Range
$107K - $905K

Homes in San Antonio are 90% more expensive than Akron

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $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

San Antonio, 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%

San Antonio, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

๐Ÿ’ก 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
San Antonio
54 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
37.2%
Good Air Days
47.5%
98 High
Climate Risk
99 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.6ยฐF
11 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
105 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.6ยฐF
11 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
105 days

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