salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in New Orleans to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,508
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,391
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$61,077
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$315,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
92.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$2,606
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$196
👥 People living there
189,247
371,853
Commute to work
22.2 min
22.6 min
College degree
23.6%
42.4%
Own their home
50.7%
51.2%
Below poverty line
23.3%
22.6%
Unemployment
7.8%
7.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick New Orleans for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | New Orleans | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $16,640 | -54% in New Orleans |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $37,250 | -39% in New Orleans |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $48,970 | -34% in New Orleans |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $60,350 | -23% in New Orleans |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $62,490 | -19% in New Orleans |
| Carpenter | $61,070 | $50,130 | -18% in New Orleans |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,030 | $30,520 | -15% in New Orleans |
| Civil Engineer | $94,450 | $108,240 | +15% in New Orleans |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or New Orleans cheaper to live in?
Akron and New Orleans cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in New Orleans to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $59,503 a year gives the same standard of living in New Orleans.
Where do people earn more, Akron or New Orleans?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $61,077 in New Orleans, 15% more in New Orleans.