Akron, PA vs Jefferson Hills, PA

Akron is moderately more affordable than Jefferson Hills, with a 9.6% lower cost of living index. Akron scores 88 compared to 97 for Jefferson Hills, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Jefferson Hills can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Akron is $1,106/month compared to $1,276/month in Jefferson Hills — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Akron is more affordable at $250,400 median vs $309,600.

Median household income in Akron is $74,360 compared to $117,518 in Jefferson Hills (-36.7%). While Jefferson Hills 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 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13% in Jefferson Hills.