salaryAkron is 22% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fort Lauderdale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$2,109
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$2,075
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$89,656
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$486,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
114.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$4,516
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$147
👥 People living there
189,247
185,604
Commute to work
22.2 min
26.1 min
College degree
23.6%
40.8%
Own their home
50.7%
54.1%
Below poverty line
23.3%
15%
Unemployment
7.8%
5.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Fort Lauderdale for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Fort Lauderdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $160,320 | +27% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $132,650 | +26% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $58,300 | -26% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $58,630 | -24% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $75,710 | +24% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,000 | $78,990 | +20% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Carpenter | $61,070 | $51,570 | -16% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Truck Driver | $60,210 | $51,580 | -14% in Fort Lauderdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Fort Lauderdale cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Fort Lauderdale to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $73,357 a year gives the same standard of living in Fort Lauderdale.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Fort Lauderdale?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale, 42% more in Fort Lauderdale.