salaryAkron is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Buffalo to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,397
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,121
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$53,969
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$164,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
95.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$1,622
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$99
👥 People living there
189,247
276,854
Commute to work
22.2 min
19.9 min
College degree
23.6%
31.2%
Own their home
50.7%
43%
Below poverty line
23.3%
26%
Unemployment
7.8%
7.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Buffalo for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Buffalo | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $46,580 | +29% in Buffalo |
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $99,060 | +23% in Buffalo |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $74,470 | +22% in Buffalo |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $127,850 | +21% in Buffalo |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,000 | $75,990 | +15% in Buffalo |
| Cashier | $29,480 | $33,850 | +15% in Buffalo |
| Plumber | $63,450 | $72,230 | +14% in Buffalo |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,060 | $34,910 | +12% in Buffalo |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Buffalo cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,397 in Buffalo.
What salary do I need in Buffalo to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $61,590 a year gives the same standard of living in Buffalo.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Buffalo?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $53,969 in Buffalo, 4% more in Buffalo.