salaryAkron is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Jacksonville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,719
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$75,357
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$293,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
99.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$2,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$189
👥 People living there
189,247
977,670
Commute to work
22.2 min
24.1 min
College degree
23.6%
33.2%
Own their home
50.7%
57.6%
Below poverty line
23.3%
14.5%
Unemployment
7.8%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Jacksonville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Jacksonville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $77,360 | $58,280 | -25% in Jacksonville |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $130,330 | +24% in Jacksonville |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $61,080 | -22% in Jacksonville |
| Carpenter | $61,070 | $50,540 | -17% in Jacksonville |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,000 | $76,740 | +16% in Jacksonville |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $94,960 | +14% in Jacksonville |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,060 | $34,360 | +11% in Jacksonville |
| Civil Engineer | $94,450 | $102,280 | +8% in Jacksonville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Jacksonville cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,719 in Jacksonville.
What salary do I need in Jacksonville to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $63,929 a year gives the same standard of living in Jacksonville.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Jacksonville?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $75,357 in Jacksonville, 31% more in Jacksonville.