Cost comparison
Compare rent, housing, utilities, groceries, salary needs, and move score across the city profiles currently available in LifeAtlas.
Ohio
Akron is a Northeast Ohio affordability market in Ohio, useful for starter comparisons around rent, housing, utilities, wages, benefits, insurance, and moving costs.
Ohio
Mason is a Cincinnati-area premium suburb market in Ohio, useful for starter comparisons around rent, housing, utilities, wages, benefits, insurance, and moving costs.
Comparison
Akron has the lower salary-needed estimate, while Akron has the lower starter rent. Differences are shown as Mason minus Akron.
| Metric | Akron | Mason | Difference | Advantage | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,135 | $2,017 | +$882 | Akron | Akron has the lower median rent. |
| Home price | $140,512 | $512,264 | +$371,752 | Akron | Akron has the lower home price. |
| Utilities | $178/mo | $184/mo | +$6/mo | Akron | Akron has the lower utilities. |
| Groceries index | 98 | 99 | +1 | Akron | Akron has the lower groceries index. |
| Salary needed | $48,600 | $66,960 | +$18,360 | Akron | Akron has the lower salary needed. |
| Move score | 86/100 | 77/100 | -9 | Akron | Akron has the higher move score. |