Akron, OH vs Canton, OH

Canton is moderately more affordable than Akron, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Akron scores 70 compared to 64 for Canton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Akron can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Akron is $930/month compared to $826/month in Canton — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Canton is more affordable at $94,400 median vs $111,200.

Median household income in Akron is $48,544 compared to $39,754 in Canton (+22.1%). While Akron is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Akron spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, less than the 24.9% in Canton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 51.7°F). Canton receives more rainfall at 41.6" per year compared to 32.5" in Akron.