salaryAkron is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Baltimore to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,619
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,479
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$67,058
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$229,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
104.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$3,354
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$157
👥 People living there
189,247
573,243
Commute to work
22.2 min
29.1 min
College degree
23.6%
36.1%
Own their home
50.7%
47.5%
Below poverty line
23.3%
19.7%
Unemployment
7.8%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Baltimore for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Baltimore | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $116,130 | +40% in Baltimore |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $138,900 | +32% in Baltimore |
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $99,550 | +23% in Baltimore |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $73,810 | +21% in Baltimore |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,070 | $74,860 | +21% in Baltimore |
| Operations Manager | $98,340 | $117,040 | +19% in Baltimore |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $65,590 | -15% in Baltimore |
| Cashier | $29,480 | $33,760 | +15% in Baltimore |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Baltimore cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,619 in Baltimore.
What salary do I need in Baltimore to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $67,144 a year gives the same standard of living in Baltimore.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Baltimore?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $67,058 in Baltimore, 23% more in Baltimore.