Scranton--Wilkes-Barre → Akron
Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources
Verdict
Neutral — Depends on Priorities
Cost Index: 93.6 → 93.4
Rent Delta: +$16/mo
Pros of Moving
- + Fewer environmental violations
Cons of Moving
- - Higher student-teacher ratios
Dimension
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre
Akron
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 93.6
RPP 93.4
Akron
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,252/mo
$1,268/mo
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre
💼 Wages
$59,318
$61,108
Akron
🔒 Crime
249 per 100K
292 per 100K
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre
🎓 Schools
13.5:1
18.3:1
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre
👶 Childcare
N/A
$11,791/yr
Tie
🌿 Environment
5198 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)