salaryAkron is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Atlanta to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,999
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,921
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$92,376
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$439,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
100.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$4,231
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$128
👥 People living there
189,247
505,268
Commute to work
22.2 min
26.5 min
College degree
23.6%
59.2%
Own their home
50.7%
46.4%
Below poverty line
23.3%
16.9%
Unemployment
7.8%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Atlanta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $18,460 | -49% in Atlanta |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $132,960 | +26% in Atlanta |
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $100,490 | +24% in Atlanta |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $58,650 | -24% in Atlanta |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $47,300 | -23% in Atlanta |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $100,370 | +21% in Atlanta |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,000 | $79,030 | +20% in Atlanta |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $60,910 | -18% in Atlanta |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Atlanta cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,999 in Atlanta.
What salary do I need in Atlanta to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $64,298 a year gives the same standard of living in Atlanta.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Atlanta?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $92,376 in Atlanta, 44% more in Atlanta.