salaryAkron is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Durham to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,797
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,604
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$88,026
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$392,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
97.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$3,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$117
👥 People living there
189,247
291,467
Commute to work
22.2 min
22.3 min
College degree
23.6%
57.3%
Own their home
50.7%
52.3%
Below poverty line
23.3%
11.7%
Unemployment
7.8%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Durham for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Durham | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $66,000 | $93,110 | +41% in Durham |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $38,350 | -37% in Durham |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $51,400 | -35% in Durham |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $135,620 | +29% in Durham |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $59,220 | -23% in Durham |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $101,460 | +22% in Durham |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $60,100 | -19% in Durham |
| Operations Manager | $98,340 | $113,930 | +16% in Durham |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Durham cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Durham to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $62,700 a year gives the same standard of living in Durham.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Durham?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $88,026 in Durham, 41% more in Durham.