salaryAkron is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$164
👥 People living there
189,247
319,758
Commute to work
22.2 min
26.2 min
College degree
23.6%
42.5%
Own their home
50.7%
39.5%
Below poverty line
23.3%
14.7%
Unemployment
7.8%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Orlando for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $77,360 | $50,820 | -34% in Orlando |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $45,520 | -26% in Orlando |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $60,190 | -23% in Orlando |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $129,620 | +23% in Orlando |
| Carpenter | $61,070 | $49,750 | -19% in Orlando |
| Truck Driver | $60,210 | $50,250 | -17% in Orlando |
| HVAC Technician | $61,090 | $51,460 | -16% in Orlando |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $63,010 | -16% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $65,172 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Orlando?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $78,014 in Orlando, 34% more in Orlando.