Akron, OH vs Hamilton, OH

Akron is moderately more affordable than Hamilton, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Akron scores 70 compared to 75 for Hamilton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hamilton 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 $974/month in Hamilton — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Akron is more affordable at $111,200 median vs $152,300.

Median household income in Akron is $48,544 compared to $54,293 in Hamilton (-10.6%). While Hamilton 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, more than the 21.5% in Hamilton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.3°F vs 53.8°F). Hamilton receives more rainfall at 41.4" per year compared to 32.5" in Akron.