Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell Akron

Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources

Verdict
Neutral — Depends on Priorities
Cost Index: 100.1 → 93.4
Rent Delta: -$552/mo

Pros of Moving

  • + 7% lower cost of living
  • + $552/mo cheaper rent (2BR)
  • + Fewer environmental violations

Cons of Moving

  • - $4K lower median salary
  • - Higher student-teacher ratios
  • - More expensive childcare
Dimension
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
Akron
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 100.1
RPP 93.4
Akron
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,820/mo
$1,268/mo
Akron
💼 Wages
$65,498
$61,108
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
🔒 Crime
300 per 100K
292 per 100K
Akron
🎓 Schools
14.5:1
18.3:1
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
👶 Childcare
$6,591/yr
$11,791/yr
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell
🌿 Environment
2663 violations
1386 violations
Akron

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