salaryAkron is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$142
👥 People living there
189,247
185,913
Commute to work
22.2 min
23.2 min
College degree
23.6%
24.1%
Own their home
50.7%
41.9%
Below poverty line
23.3%
17.6%
Unemployment
7.8%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Paradise for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $109,210 | +32% in Paradise |
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $103,940 | +29% in Paradise |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $27,110 | -25% in Paradise |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $129,940 | +23% in Paradise |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,070 | $75,920 | +22% in Paradise |
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $150,510 | +19% in Paradise |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $65,040 | -17% in Paradise |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,250 | $45,350 | +16% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $64,399 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Paradise?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $63,836 in Paradise, 19% more in Paradise.