Akron, OH vs Dayton, OH

Dayton is moderately more affordable than Akron, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Akron scores 70 compared to 66 for Dayton, 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 $866/month in Dayton — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Dayton is more affordable at $93,200 median vs $111,200.

Median household income in Akron is $48,544 compared to $43,454 in Dayton (+11.7%). 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 23.9% in Dayton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 53.9°F). Dayton receives more rainfall at 41.3" per year compared to 32.5" in Akron.