salaryAkron is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fresno to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,789
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$76,564
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$374,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
102.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$2,723
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$202
👥 People living there
189,247
545,970
Commute to work
22.2 min
22.4 min
College degree
23.6%
25.5%
Own their home
50.7%
50.1%
Below poverty line
23.3%
20.1%
Unemployment
7.8%
8.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Fresno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $125,420 | +55% in Fresno |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $100,770 | +35% in Fresno |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,090 | $166,570 | +31% in Fresno |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $79,160 | +29% in Fresno |
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $162,680 | +29% in Fresno |
| Civil Engineer | $94,450 | $119,720 | +27% in Fresno |
| Pharmacist | $137,730 | $169,160 | +23% in Fresno |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $101,730 | +23% in Fresno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Fresno cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Fresno to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $65,647 a year gives the same standard of living in Fresno.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Fresno?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $76,564 in Fresno, 32% more in Fresno.