salaryAkron is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mesa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$168
👥 People living there
189,247
511,764
Commute to work
22.2 min
24.7 min
College degree
23.6%
32.5%
Own their home
50.7%
64.4%
Below poverty line
23.3%
10.3%
Unemployment
7.8%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $47,530 | +31% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,070 | $78,080 | +26% in Mesa |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $131,750 | +25% in Mesa |
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $100,830 | +25% in Mesa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $59,180 | -25% in Mesa |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $102,520 | +24% in Mesa |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $61,210 | -21% in Mesa |
| Cashier | $29,480 | $34,920 | +18% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $66,391 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Mesa?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $89,248 in Mesa, 42% more in Mesa.