salaryAkron is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Dallas to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,760
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,691
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$76,054
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$320,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$5,075
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$160
👥 People living there
189,247
1,307,930
Commute to work
22.2 min
25.7 min
College degree
23.6%
38.2%
Own their home
50.7%
42.4%
Below poverty line
23.3%
16.7%
Unemployment
7.8%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Dallas for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Dallas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $168,510 | +33% in Dallas |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $24,160 | -33% in Dallas |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $133,290 | +26% in Dallas |
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $101,420 | +26% in Dallas |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $92,910 | +24% in Dallas |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $59,010 | -24% in Dallas |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $101,870 | +23% in Dallas |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,040 | $122,520 | +21% in Dallas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Dallas cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,760 in Dallas.
What salary do I need in Dallas to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $66,246 a year gives the same standard of living in Dallas.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Dallas?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $76,054 in Dallas, 32% more in Dallas.