salaryAkron is 22% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Irvine to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$3,405
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$3,344
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$147,451
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$1,191,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$9,543
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$113
👥 People living there
189,247
311,690
Commute to work
22.2 min
24.7 min
College degree
23.6%
70.6%
Own their home
50.7%
44.5%
Below poverty line
23.3%
10.8%
Unemployment
7.8%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Irvine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $135,560 | +68% in Irvine |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $121,980 | +63% in Irvine |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $98,050 | +60% in Irvine |
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $194,410 | +54% in Irvine |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $160,920 | +53% in Irvine |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $122,980 | +48% in Irvine |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $101,860 | +30% in Irvine |
| Operations Manager | $98,340 | $125,830 | +28% in Irvine |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Irvine cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Irvine to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $72,978 a year gives the same standard of living in Irvine.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Irvine?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $147,451 in Irvine, 65% more in Irvine.