salaryAkron is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Philadelphia to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,814
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,623
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$66,816
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$243,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
102.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$2,003
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$112
👥 People living there
189,247
1,579,706
Commute to work
22.2 min
31.7 min
College degree
23.6%
35.4%
Own their home
50.7%
51.8%
Below poverty line
23.3%
21.4%
Unemployment
7.8%
8.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Philadelphia for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Philadelphia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $170,660 | +35% in Philadelphia |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $78,050 | +28% in Philadelphia |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $133,040 | +26% in Philadelphia |
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $101,180 | +25% in Philadelphia |
| Operations Manager | $98,340 | $121,630 | +24% in Philadelphia |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $100,820 | +22% in Philadelphia |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,000 | $79,420 | +20% in Philadelphia |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $89,580 | +20% in Philadelphia |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Philadelphia cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,814 in Philadelphia.
What salary do I need in Philadelphia to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $65,902 a year gives the same standard of living in Philadelphia.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Philadelphia?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $66,816 in Philadelphia, 22% more in Philadelphia.