The city of Akron, Ohio, offers an affordable cost of living, abundant entertainment options, and top-ranking hospitals and medical services.
The cost of living in Akron is about 15% below the national average. In Akron, you’ll pay less than the U.S. average for utilities and significantly less for housing. The BestPlaces Cost of Living score is 80.8 points (based on the U.S. overall score of 100).
For senior living costs specifically, from home care to nursing home facilities, the average costs in Akron are similar to the average costs in Ohio and in the U.S. The average monthly cost of assisted living in Akron, for example, is $6,161 while the average in Ohio is $6,103, and the national average is $6,200.
In Akron, the average hourly cost for a non-medical caregiver is $34, for a private duty nurse is $100. The average monthly cost of adult day health care is $1,798. Monthly cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home averages $9,551 (114,610 per year), while a private room averages $10,555 (126,655 per year).
Assisted Living in Ohio: What Does It Cost and Why?
UPDATED SEPT. 24, 2026
