salaryAkron is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Riverside to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$163
👥 People living there
189,247
319,069
Commute to work
22.2 min
31.3 min
College degree
23.6%
25.7%
Own their home
50.7%
56.8%
Below poverty line
23.3%
12.2%
Unemployment
7.8%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $133,940 | +66% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $101,870 | +36% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,090 | $169,920 | +34% in Riverside |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $79,160 | +29% in Riverside |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $105,730 | +27% in Riverside |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $133,270 | +26% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $130,980 | $165,490 | +26% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $98,520 | +25% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $68,400 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Riverside?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $98,192 in Riverside, 47% more in Riverside.