salaryAkron is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Glendale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,864
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,633
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$79,302
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$387,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$1,612
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$191
👥 People living there
189,247
252,833
Commute to work
22.2 min
27.7 min
College degree
23.6%
24.3%
Own their home
50.7%
57.2%
Below poverty line
23.3%
15.1%
Unemployment
7.8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Glendale cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,864 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Glendale to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $64,696 a year gives the same standard of living in Glendale.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Glendale?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $79,302 in Glendale, 35% more in Glendale.