Akron Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources

Verdict
Favorable
Cost Index: 93.4 → 108.9
Rent Delta: +$978/mo

Pros of Moving

  • + $17K higher median salary
  • + Lower violent crime rate
  • + Better student-teacher ratios
  • + Fewer environmental violations

Cons of Moving

  • - 16% higher cost of living
  • - $978/mo more expensive rent (2BR)
  • - More expensive childcare
Dimension
Akron
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 93.4
RPP 108.9
Akron
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,268/mo
$2,246/mo
Akron
💼 Wages
$61,108
$78,445
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
🔒 Crime
292 per 100K
2 per 100K
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
🎓 Schools
18.3:1
11.8:1
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
👶 Childcare
$11,791/yr
$25,480/yr
Akron
🌿 Environment
1386 violations
51 violations
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)