salaryAkron is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Milwaukee to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,284
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,170
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$58,491
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$184,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
96.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$3,668
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$156
👥 People living there
189,247
566,973
Commute to work
22.2 min
22.4 min
College degree
23.6%
27.4%
Own their home
50.7%
41.8%
Below poverty line
23.3%
22.8%
Unemployment
7.8%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Milwaukee for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Milwaukee | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,450 | $84,700 | +33% in Milwaukee |
| Operations Manager | $98,340 | $125,490 | +28% in Milwaukee |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $61,480 | -22% in Milwaukee |
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $97,360 | +21% in Milwaukee |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $98,780 | +19% in Milwaukee |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $49,760 | -19% in Milwaukee |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $123,730 | +17% in Milwaukee |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,250 | $45,690 | +16% in Milwaukee |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Milwaukee cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Milwaukee to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $62,292 a year gives the same standard of living in Milwaukee.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Milwaukee?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $58,491 in Milwaukee, 11% more in Milwaukee.