salaryAkron is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Houston to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,533
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,499
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$69,901
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$277,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
98.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$4,198
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$157
👥 People living there
189,247
2,328,253
Commute to work
22.2 min
27.2 min
College degree
23.6%
36.6%
Own their home
50.7%
42.1%
Below poverty line
23.3%
19.9%
Unemployment
7.8%
6.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Houston for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $22,080 | -39% in Houston |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $104,930 | +26% in Houston |
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $157,980 | +25% in Houston |
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $99,830 | +24% in Houston |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $59,180 | -24% in Houston |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $129,440 | +23% in Houston |
| Operations Manager | $98,340 | $119,600 | +22% in Houston |
| Carpenter | $61,070 | $49,670 | -19% in Houston |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Houston cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,533 in Houston.
What salary do I need in Houston to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $63,379 a year gives the same standard of living in Houston.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Houston?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $69,901 in Houston, 26% more in Houston.