salaryAkron is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Minneapolis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,649
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,805
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$87,192
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$4,339
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$91
👥 People living there
189,247
427,246
Commute to work
22.2 min
22 min
College degree
23.6%
55.5%
Own their home
50.7%
47.7%
Below poverty line
23.3%
16%
Unemployment
7.8%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Minneapolis for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Minneapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,450 | $101,630 | +60% in Minneapolis |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,000 | $97,910 | +48% in Minneapolis |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $112,630 | +36% in Minneapolis |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $39,350 | -36% in Minneapolis |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $97,190 | +30% in Minneapolis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $25,920 | -28% in Minneapolis |
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $103,040 | +28% in Minneapolis |
| HVAC Technician | $61,090 | $77,490 | +27% in Minneapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Minneapolis cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,649 in Minneapolis.
What salary do I need in Minneapolis to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $67,359 a year gives the same standard of living in Minneapolis.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Minneapolis?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $87,192 in Minneapolis, 41% more in Minneapolis.