salaryAkron is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$133
👥 People living there
189,247
481,031
Commute to work
22.2 min
23 min
College degree
23.6%
54%
Own their home
50.7%
50.7%
Below poverty line
23.3%
11.9%
Unemployment
7.8%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $77,360 | $56,800 | -27% in Raleigh |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $132,770 | +26% in Raleigh |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $45,640 | -25% in Raleigh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $60,170 | -23% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,000 | $78,980 | +20% in Raleigh |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $98,800 | +19% in Raleigh |
| Operations Manager | $98,340 | $114,940 | +17% in Raleigh |
| Carpenter | $61,070 | $50,820 | -17% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $63,076 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $92,099 in Raleigh, 44% more in Raleigh.