salaryAkron is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Chesapeake to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,849
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$102,860
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$378,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$3,108
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$178
👥 People living there
189,247
252,583
Commute to work
22.2 min
25.8 min
College degree
23.6%
36.9%
Own their home
50.7%
74.4%
Below poverty line
23.3%
9.4%
Unemployment
7.8%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Chesapeake for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Chesapeake | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $129,090 | +22% in Chesapeake |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $59,690 | -20% in Chesapeake |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $62,350 | -19% in Chesapeake |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $63,380 | -19% in Chesapeake |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $98,890 | +19% in Chesapeake |
| Truck Driver | $60,210 | $50,460 | -16% in Chesapeake |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,420 | $38,150 | -16% in Chesapeake |
| Carpenter | $61,070 | $51,500 | -16% in Chesapeake |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Chesapeake cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,849 in Chesapeake.
What salary do I need in Chesapeake to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $62,937 a year gives the same standard of living in Chesapeake.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Chesapeake?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $102,860 in Chesapeake, 50% more in Chesapeake.