salaryAkron is 7% 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
$1,887
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,778
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$100,983
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$274,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
100.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$6,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$117
👥 People living there
189,247
179,898
Commute to work
22.2 min
27.2 min
College degree
23.6%
38.5%
Own their home
50.7%
66.4%
Below poverty line
23.3%
9.5%
Unemployment
7.8%
5.8%
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Aurora cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Aurora to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $64,233 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 $100,983 in Aurora, 49% more in Aurora.