salaryAkron is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Chicago to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,983
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,622
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$84,017
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$334,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
103.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$4,943
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$90
👥 People living there
189,247
2,711,226
Commute to work
22.2 min
33.1 min
College degree
23.6%
44.3%
Own their home
50.7%
46%
Below poverty line
23.3%
16.8%
Unemployment
7.8%
8%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Chicago for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,450 | $103,380 | +63% in Chicago |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $107,810 | +44% in Chicago |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $82,820 | +35% in Chicago |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $102,350 | +32% in Chicago |
| Carpenter | $61,070 | $80,440 | +32% in Chicago |
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $165,660 | +31% in Chicago |
| HVAC Technician | $61,090 | $77,960 | +28% in Chicago |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $134,380 | +27% in Chicago |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Chicago cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,983 in Chicago.
What salary do I need in Chicago to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $66,571 a year gives the same standard of living in Chicago.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Chicago?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $84,017 in Chicago, 38% more in Chicago.