Washington-Arlington-Alexandria → Akron
Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources
Verdict
Less Favorable
Cost Index: 108.9 → 93.4
Rent Delta: -$978/mo
Pros of Moving
- + 16% lower cost of living
- + $978/mo cheaper rent (2BR)
- + More affordable childcare
Cons of Moving
- - $17K lower median salary
- - Higher violent crime rate
- - Higher student-teacher ratios
- - More environmental violations
Dimension
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
Akron
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 108.9
RPP 93.4
Akron
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$2,246/mo
$1,268/mo
Akron
💼 Wages
$78,445
$61,108
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
🔒 Crime
2 per 100K
292 per 100K
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
🎓 Schools
11.8:1
18.3:1
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
👶 Childcare
$25,480/yr
$11,791/yr
Akron
🌿 Environment
51 violations
1386 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)