salaryAkron is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Charlotte to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,881
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,690
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$88,510
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$385,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
97.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$2,808
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$126
👥 People living there
189,247
903,844
Commute to work
22.2 min
24.7 min
College degree
23.6%
48%
Own their home
50.7%
51%
Below poverty line
23.3%
11.7%
Unemployment
7.8%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Charlotte for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Charlotte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $38,700 | -37% in Charlotte |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $135,920 | +29% in Charlotte |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,000 | $82,930 | +26% in Charlotte |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $58,680 | -25% in Charlotte |
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $157,180 | +24% in Charlotte |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $59,080 | -24% in Charlotte |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $98,390 | +19% in Charlotte |
| Accountant | $78,540 | $92,910 | +18% in Charlotte |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Charlotte cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,881 in Charlotte.
What salary do I need in Charlotte to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $62,556 a year gives the same standard of living in Charlotte.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Charlotte?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $88,510 in Charlotte, 41% more in Charlotte.