salaryAkron is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Garland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,813
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,752
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$82,311
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$270,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$4,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$194
👥 People living there
189,247
246,844
Commute to work
22.2 min
29.7 min
College degree
23.6%
25.4%
Own their home
50.7%
61.6%
Below poverty line
23.3%
13%
Unemployment
7.8%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Garland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Garland cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,813 in Garland.
What salary do I need in Garland to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $62,369 a year gives the same standard of living in Garland.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Garland?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $82,311 in Garland, 37% more in Garland.