salaryAkron is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Austin to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,932
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,941
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$101,010
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$555,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
98.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$8,024
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$134
👥 People living there
189,247
979,539
Commute to work
22.2 min
23.7 min
College degree
23.6%
59.6%
Own their home
50.7%
43.4%
Below poverty line
23.3%
12%
Unemployment
7.8%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Austin for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Austin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $134,120 | +27% in Austin |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $105,480 | +27% in Austin |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $27,260 | -25% in Austin |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $61,270 | -22% in Austin |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $60,390 | -22% in Austin |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,000 | $80,460 | +22% in Austin |
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $153,330 | +21% in Austin |
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $97,890 | +21% in Austin |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Austin cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,932 in Austin.
What salary do I need in Austin to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $63,018 a year gives the same standard of living in Austin.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Austin?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $101,010 in Austin, 49% more in Austin.