salaryAkron is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Anchorage to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,651
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,565
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$111,392
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$395,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$4,982
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$136
👥 People living there
189,247
288,976
Commute to work
22.2 min
18.8 min
College degree
23.6%
38.7%
Own their home
50.7%
63.9%
Below poverty line
23.3%
8.9%
Unemployment
7.8%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Anchorage for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Anchorage | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $132,740 | +60% in Anchorage |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $115,020 | +54% in Anchorage |
| Plumber | $63,450 | $93,600 | +48% in Anchorage |
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $115,290 | +43% in Anchorage |
| HVAC Technician | $61,090 | $85,620 | +40% in Anchorage |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,070 | $82,330 | +33% in Anchorage |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $26,080 | -28% in Anchorage |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,090 | $157,430 | +24% in Anchorage |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Anchorage cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,651 in Anchorage.
What salary do I need in Anchorage to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $67,743 a year gives the same standard of living in Anchorage.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Anchorage?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $111,392 in Anchorage, 53% more in Anchorage.