Columbus → Akron
Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources
Verdict
Neutral — Depends on Priorities
Cost Index: 95.5 → 93.4
Rent Delta: -$162/mo
Pros of Moving
- + $162/mo cheaper rent (2BR)
Cons of Moving
- - $4K lower median salary
Dimension
Columbus
Akron
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 95.5
RPP 93.4
Akron
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,430/mo
$1,268/mo
Akron
💼 Wages
$65,498
$61,108
Columbus
🔒 Crime
292 per 100K
292 per 100K
Tie
🎓 Schools
18.3:1
18.3:1
Tie
👶 Childcare
$11,791/yr
$11,791/yr
Tie
🌿 Environment
1386 violations
1386 violations
Tie
Salary Adjustment Calculator
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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)