salaryAkron is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in North Las Vegas to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$2,056
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,621
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$85,786
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$404,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$1,854
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$161
👥 People living there
189,247
278,595
Commute to work
22.2 min
26.7 min
College degree
23.6%
18.9%
Own their home
50.7%
63.6%
Below poverty line
23.3%
12.1%
Unemployment
7.8%
8.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick North Las Vegas for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | North Las Vegas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $109,210 | +32% in North Las Vegas |
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $103,940 | +29% in North Las Vegas |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $27,110 | -25% in North Las Vegas |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $129,940 | +23% in North Las Vegas |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,070 | $75,920 | +22% in North Las Vegas |
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $150,510 | +19% in North Las Vegas |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $65,040 | -17% in North Las Vegas |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,250 | $45,350 | +16% in North Las Vegas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or North Las Vegas cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $2,056 in North Las Vegas.
What salary do I need in North Las Vegas to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $64,399 a year gives the same standard of living in North Las Vegas.
Where do people earn more, Akron or North Las Vegas?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $85,786 in North Las Vegas, 40% more in North Las Vegas.