salaryAkron is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Modesto to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$166
👥 People living there
189,247
219,215
Commute to work
22.2 min
30.2 min
College degree
23.6%
21.2%
Own their home
50.7%
58.9%
Below poverty line
23.3%
13.3%
Unemployment
7.8%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Modesto for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $132,590 | +64% in Modesto |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $123,910 | +49% in Modesto |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,090 | $173,380 | +36% in Modesto |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $98,230 | +32% in Modesto |
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $164,010 | +30% in Modesto |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $101,640 | +29% in Modesto |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $77,370 | +27% in Modesto |
| Physician Assistant | $130,980 | $165,730 | +27% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $66,900 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Modesto?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $86,162 in Modesto, 40% more in Modesto.