$100k a year, no longer in Lafayette
changea dispatch from
akron
OH
41.08°N
81.52°W
Akron was the Rubber City (Goodyear, Firestone, BFGoodrich all built here), and the legacy still shapes its industrial bones. LeBron James is from Akron and never forgets it. The Goodyear blimp is based in town. The Cuyahoga Valley National Park is just north, with waterfalls and rail-trails. Cheaper than Cleveland, with its own quiet charm.
in our guides
of 10
Best affordable cities to retire
read the guideof 10
Most affordable places to live in America
read the guideof 10
Cheapest cities in America
read the guideof 10
Best cities to live in the Midwest
read the guideof 10
Best cities to leave Nashville for
read the guideof 10
Affordable alternatives to Nashville
read the guideof 10
Best cities in the Great Lakes region
read the guideof 10
Best cities to retire early
read the guideof 10
Affordable alternatives to Boise
read the guidethe verdict
more each month than Lafayette ran you
Akron edges out a little pricier. Close enough that the decision rides on the days, not the dollars.
a quick ledger.
$1,259/mo
5% cheaper than Lafayette(vs $1,332/mo)
3.99%
$82/mo more in state tax than Lafayette
vs 3% in Lafayette
$6,742/mo
$9 less than Lafayette
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$236k
18% more expensive than Lafayette
vs $200k in Lafayette
698k
vs 414k in Lafayette
field notes, weather & such.
152
pleasant days a year, in akron.
Lafayette actually gets more: 211 pleasant days a year. Bring a real coat. 40 days stay under 20°, well past Lafayette's 0.
A real upgrade on things to do: 6.6× Lafayette's pace.
65/100
51% higher than Lafayette
vs 43/100 in Lafayette
Closest outdoor draw: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 0.7 mi.
76/100
11% lower than Lafayette
vs 85/100 in Lafayette
11
267% more than Lafayette
vs 3 nonstops in Lafayette
if akron appeals, also worth a look:
compare akron with:
