salaryAkron is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Plano to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$176
👥 People living there
189,247
290,594
Commute to work
22.2 min
25.4 min
College degree
23.6%
60.5%
Own their home
50.7%
56.9%
Below poverty line
23.3%
6.8%
Unemployment
7.8%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Plano for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $168,510 | +33% in Plano |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $24,160 | -33% in Plano |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $133,290 | +26% in Plano |
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $101,420 | +26% in Plano |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $92,910 | +24% in Plano |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $59,010 | -24% in Plano |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $101,870 | +23% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,040 | $122,520 | +21% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Plano cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $66,246 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Plano?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $121,065 in Plano, 57% more in Plano.