Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue → Akron
Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources
Verdict
Strongly Favorable
Cost Index: 111.1 → 93.4
Rent Delta: -$1,233/mo
Pros of Moving
- + 18% lower cost of living
- + $1233/mo cheaper rent (2BR)
- + More affordable childcare
- + Fewer environmental violations
Cons of Moving
- - $20K lower median salary
Dimension
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
Akron
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 111.1
RPP 93.4
Akron
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$2,501/mo
$1,268/mo
Akron
💼 Wages
$81,436
$61,108
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
🔒 Crime
329 per 100K
292 per 100K
Akron
🎓 Schools
17.8:1
18.3:1
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue
👶 Childcare
$15,987/yr
$11,791/yr
Akron
🌿 Environment
2705 violations
1386 violations
Akron
Salary Adjustment Calculator
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Data: BEA (cost of living), HUD (rent), BLS (wages), FBI (crime), NCES (schools), DOL (childcare), EPA (environment)