salaryAkron is 22% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Los Angeles to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$2,498
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$2,339
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$88,371
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$921,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$6,050
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$151
👥 People living there
189,247
3,857,263
Commute to work
22.2 min
30.7 min
College degree
23.6%
38.5%
Own their home
50.7%
36%
Below poverty line
23.3%
16.5%
Unemployment
7.8%
8.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Los Angeles for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $135,560 | +68% in Los Angeles |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $121,980 | +63% in Los Angeles |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $98,050 | +60% in Los Angeles |
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $194,410 | +54% in Los Angeles |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $160,920 | +53% in Los Angeles |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $122,980 | +48% in Los Angeles |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $101,860 | +30% in Los Angeles |
| Operations Manager | $98,340 | $125,830 | +28% in Los Angeles |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Los Angeles cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $2,498 in Los Angeles.
What salary do I need in Los Angeles to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $72,978 a year gives the same standard of living in Los Angeles.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Los Angeles?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $88,371 in Los Angeles, 41% more in Los Angeles.