salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Indianapolis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,465
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,315
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$71,417
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$224,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
95.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$2,037
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$141
👥 People living there
189,247
885,860
Commute to work
22.2 min
24.6 min
College degree
23.6%
34.9%
Own their home
50.7%
56%
Below poverty line
23.3%
15.8%
Unemployment
7.8%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Indianapolis for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Indianapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $60,510 | -23% in Indianapolis |
| Operations Manager | $98,340 | $120,480 | +23% in Indianapolis |
| Plumber | $63,450 | $76,980 | +21% in Indianapolis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $29,050 | -20% in Indianapolis |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $97,470 | +17% in Indianapolis |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $65,130 | -16% in Indianapolis |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,100 | $44,180 | +13% in Indianapolis |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $68,480 | +12% in Indianapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Indianapolis cheaper to live in?
Akron and Indianapolis cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Indianapolis to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $61,495 a year gives the same standard of living in Indianapolis.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Indianapolis?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $71,417 in Indianapolis, 27% more in Indianapolis.