salaryAkron is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Peoria to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$2,185
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,814
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$103,336
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$463,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
100.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$2,160
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$204
👥 People living there
189,247
196,906
Commute to work
22.2 min
28.2 min
College degree
23.6%
36.3%
Own their home
50.7%
76%
Below poverty line
23.3%
8.4%
Unemployment
7.8%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Peoria for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Peoria cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $2,185 in Peoria.
What salary do I need in Peoria to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $64,696 a year gives the same standard of living in Peoria.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Peoria?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $103,336 in Peoria, 50% more in Peoria.