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Akron ranks among the most expensive cities in which to heat a home in the winter.
That word comes from a survey conducted by Home Gnome -- an online service portal.
Home Gnome included nearly 500 American cities in the survey and considered factors including average winter temperatures and residential energy codes.
Akron placed ninth on the list of most expensive cities in which to heat a home with Cleveland at number one.