Cost of living in Akron
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and more.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $16.00 |
$12.00
-
$25.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.00 |
$8.50
-
$10.50
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.37 |
$2.00
-
$2.99
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.58 |
$1.50
-
$1.75
|
Akron - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.55 |
$1.38
-
$5.51
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $5.14 |
$2.20
-
$17.58
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $2.92 |
$2.09
-
$7.57
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.25 |
$1.39
-
$6.00
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $4.68 |
$2.67
-
$7.59
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.66 |
$0.80
-
$6.00
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.65 |
$0.49
-
$2.00
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $4.67 |
$1.90
-
$6.00
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.75 |
$1.60
-
$3.29
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.10 |
$0.49
-
$4.00
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.99 |
$0.50
-
$4.00
|
Akron - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.25 |
$2.68
-
$3.69
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $50.00 |
$50.00
-
$50.00
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $30,500.00 |
$26,000.00
-
$35,000.00
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $17.16 |
$14.93
-
$26.00
|
Akron - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$78.33 |
$60.00
-
$100.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,012.50 |
$850.00
-
$1,300.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $947.50 |
$700.00
-
$1,200.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$147.48 |
$84.12
-
$645.83
|
Akron - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $450.00 |
$300.00
-
$1,400.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $12,700.00 |
$12,700.00
-
$12,700.00
|
Akron - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $5.00 |
$3.50
-
$6.25
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.50 |
$2.50
-
$7.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.00 |
$8.50
-
$20.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $42.50 |
$35.00
-
$50.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $14.00 |
$12.00
-
$16.00
|
Akron - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$43.50 |
$25.00
-
$60.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$64.50 |
$50.00
-
$79.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.75 |
$50.00
-
$125.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $62.50 |
$40.00
-
$120.00
|
Akron - Cost of clothing
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