salaryAkron is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Boise City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,711
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,537
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$90,490
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$484,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
98.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$2,883
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$93
👥 People living there
189,247
237,242
Commute to work
22.2 min
18.9 min
College degree
23.6%
47.5%
Own their home
50.7%
63.2%
Below poverty line
23.3%
10.6%
Unemployment
7.8%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Boise City for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Boise City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $131,590 | +25% in Boise City |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $76,280 | +25% in Boise City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $61,230 | -22% in Boise City |
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $97,880 | +21% in Boise City |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $61,610 | -20% in Boise City |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,040 | $81,280 | -20% in Boise City |
| Carpenter | $61,070 | $50,850 | -17% in Boise City |
| Operations Manager | $98,340 | $83,680 | -15% in Boise City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Boise City cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,711 in Boise City.
What salary do I need in Boise City to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $63,227 a year gives the same standard of living in Boise City.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Boise City?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $90,490 in Boise City, 43% more in Boise City.