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
Springfield is a lower-cost western Ohio market in Ohio, useful for starter comparisons around rent, housing, utilities, wages, benefits, insurance, and moving costs.
Comparison
Springfield has the lower salary-needed estimate, while Akron has the lower starter rent. Differences are shown as Springfield minus Akron.
| Metric | Akron | Springfield | Difference | Advantage | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,135 | $1,158 | +$23 | Akron | Akron has the lower median rent. |
| Home price | $140,512 | $190,032 | +$49,520 | Akron | Akron has the lower home price. |
| Utilities | $178/mo | $190/mo | +$12/mo | Akron | Akron has the lower utilities. |
| Groceries index | 98 | 101 | +3 | Akron | Akron has the lower groceries index. |
| Salary needed | $48,600 | $44,280 | -$4,320 | Springfield | Springfield has the lower salary needed. |
| Move score | 86/100 | 83/100 | -3 | Akron | Akron has the higher move score. |