salaryAkron is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Aurora to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$2,087
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$2,000
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$95,305
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$469,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
105.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$2,457
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$141
👥 People living there
189,247
394,432
Commute to work
22.2 min
28.6 min
College degree
23.6%
33.6%
Own their home
50.7%
62.4%
Below poverty line
23.3%
11.9%
Unemployment
7.8%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Aurora | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $66,000 | $99,040 | +50% in Aurora |
| Operations Manager | $98,340 | $142,330 | +45% in Aurora |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $87,980 | +44% in Aurora |
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $177,380 | +40% in Aurora |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $113,760 | +37% in Aurora |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $101,970 | +37% in Aurora |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $137,610 | +31% in Aurora |
| Cashier | $29,480 | $37,620 | +28% in Aurora |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Aurora cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Aurora to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $67,976 a year gives the same standard of living in Aurora.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Aurora?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $95,305 in Aurora, 46% more in Aurora.