salaryAkron is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Gilbert to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$2,270
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$2,096
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$132,171
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$575,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$2,417
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$194
👥 People living there
189,247
280,262
Commute to work
22.2 min
25.9 min
College degree
23.6%
48.2%
Own their home
50.7%
73.1%
Below poverty line
23.3%
5.3%
Unemployment
7.8%
3.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Gilbert for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Gilbert | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $47,530 | +31% in Gilbert |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,070 | $78,080 | +26% in Gilbert |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $131,750 | +25% in Gilbert |
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $100,830 | +25% in Gilbert |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $59,180 | -25% in Gilbert |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $102,520 | +24% in Gilbert |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $61,210 | -21% in Gilbert |
| Cashier | $29,480 | $34,920 | +18% in Gilbert |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Gilbert cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $2,270 in Gilbert.
What salary do I need in Gilbert to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $66,391 a year gives the same standard of living in Gilbert.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Gilbert?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $132,171 in Gilbert, 61% more in Gilbert.