salaryAkron is 24% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fremont to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$3,180
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$3,128
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$195,754
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$1,403,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$9,190
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$152
👥 People living there
189,247
228,295
Commute to work
22.2 min
30.3 min
College degree
23.6%
63.9%
Own their home
50.7%
60.8%
Below poverty line
23.3%
5.2%
Unemployment
7.8%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Fremont for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Fremont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $186,610 | +131% in Fremont |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,000 | $123,250 | +87% in Fremont |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $113,700 | +86% in Fremont |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $186,640 | +77% in Fremont |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $146,760 | +77% in Fremont |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $132,000 | +77% in Fremont |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,090 | $219,080 | +72% in Fremont |
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $212,500 | +68% in Fremont |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Fremont cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 24% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Fremont to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $74,293 a year gives the same standard of living in Fremont.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Fremont?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $195,754 in Fremont, 74% more in Fremont.