salaryAkron is 22% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Miami to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$2,538
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,983
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$67,365
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$518,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
114.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$4,586
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$133
👥 People living there
189,247
459,745
Commute to work
22.2 min
27.3 min
College degree
23.6%
37.4%
Own their home
50.7%
30.8%
Below poverty line
23.3%
19.4%
Unemployment
7.8%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Miami for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Miami | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $160,320 | +27% in Miami |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $132,650 | +26% in Miami |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $58,300 | -26% in Miami |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $58,630 | -24% in Miami |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $75,710 | +24% in Miami |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,000 | $78,990 | +20% in Miami |
| Carpenter | $61,070 | $51,570 | -16% in Miami |
| Truck Driver | $60,210 | $51,580 | -14% in Miami |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Miami cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $2,538 in Miami.
What salary do I need in Miami to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $73,357 a year gives the same standard of living in Miami.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Miami?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $67,365 in Miami, 23% more in Miami.