salaryAkron is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Detroit to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,347
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,153
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$43,073
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$83,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$1,402
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$196
👥 People living there
189,247
638,530
Commute to work
22.2 min
24.8 min
College degree
23.6%
18.1%
Own their home
50.7%
50.3%
Below poverty line
23.3%
32.7%
Unemployment
7.8%
14%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Detroit for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Detroit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,450 | $86,370 | +36% in Detroit |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $130,760 | +24% in Detroit |
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $97,280 | +20% in Detroit |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $65,210 | -17% in Detroit |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,000 | $77,100 | +17% in Detroit |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,060 | $35,130 | +13% in Detroit |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,070 | $69,300 | +12% in Detroit |
| Medical Assistant | $42,830 | $39,410 | -8% in Detroit |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Detroit cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,347 in Detroit.
What salary do I need in Detroit to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $64,452 a year gives the same standard of living in Detroit.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Detroit?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $43,073 in Detroit, 20% more in Akron.