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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd save $40.57/month moving to Akron, OH

$150.0K in your current city equals $149.5K in Akron, OH

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Cleveland-Elyria, OH area
Overall Cost
↓ 0.5%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$40.57
Savings
Annual Impact
$487
Per year

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

Cleveland, OH

Population:384K
Cost Index:
100
100 = national average
Median Home:$128K

Akron, OH

Population:189K
Cost Index:
99
(1% below avg)
Median Home:$113K

Cleveland, OH

The Buckeye State

384K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 384K residents.

Akron, OH

The Buckeye State

189K
Population
State Tax
Yes

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

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Cleveland, OH vs Akron, OH

Housing
↓ 10.5%
Cleveland, OH
$1,663
Akron, OH
$1,489
Difference
$174
less
Other
↓ 0.5%
Cleveland, OH
$1,557
Akron, OH
$1,548
Difference
$8.42
less
Transportation
↓ 0.5%
Cleveland, OH
$1,366
Akron, OH
$1,359
Difference
$7.39
less
Groceries
↓ 0.3%
Cleveland, OH
$969
Akron, OH
$967
Difference
$2.63
less
Healthcare
↓ 0.3%
Cleveland, OH
$527
Akron, OH
$525
Difference
$1.43
less
All Utilities
↓ 0.3%
Cleveland, OH
$464
Akron, OH
$463
Difference
$1.26
less

🏛️ Local Income Taxes

Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Municipal Income Tax$3,750/yr (2.5%)
Akron, OH: Akron Municipal Income Tax$3,750/yr (2.5%)
Net difference$0/yr

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

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$860
To$702
↓ $158
1 Bed
From$980
To$769
↓ $211
2 Bed
From$1,180
To$989
↓ $191
3 Bed
From$1,520
To$1,209
↓ $311
Cleveland, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $810–$1,590/mo

Akron, OHZIP-level data

1BR range: $770–$1,040/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.

$6,546
Monthly in Cleveland, OH
$6,351
Monthly in Akron, OH
$196
Difference

Home Values

Cleveland
Akron
$128K
Median Value
$113K
↓ -2.1%
YoY Change
↑ +1.8%
↑ +21.7%
5-Year Change
↑ +38.9%
$59K - $291K
Price Range
$73K - $245K

Homes in Akron are 12% less expensive than Cleveland

Calculate payment - ClevelandCalculate payment - Akron

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
→ $0
Same taxes
Monthly Difference
$0
Same take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.0%
Rate difference

Cleveland, 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

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

Additional Tax Information

Cleveland, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

Akron, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

💡 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

Cleveland
Akron
54 Moderate
Air Quality
54 Moderate
37.2%
Good Air Days
37.2%
98 High
Climate Risk
98 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.3°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
11 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.3°F
11 days
Heat Days >95°F
11 days

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