salaryAkron is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$106
👥 People living there
189,247
641,165
Commute to work
22.2 min
24.1 min
College degree
23.6%
53.8%
Own their home
50.7%
52%
Below poverty line
23.3%
12.7%
Unemployment
7.8%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $130,310 | +61% in Portland |
| Plumber | $63,450 | $101,010 | +59% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $54,780 | +52% in Portland |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $123,100 | +48% in Portland |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $156,000 | +48% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $85,170 | +39% in Portland |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $105,090 | +36% in Portland |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,070 | $83,510 | +35% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Portland cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $67,744 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Portland?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $98,056 in Portland, 47% more in Portland.