salaryAkron is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Rochester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$155
👥 People living there
189,247
208,772
Commute to work
22.2 min
19.3 min
College degree
23.6%
30%
Own their home
50.7%
38.1%
Below poverty line
23.3%
27.8%
Unemployment
7.8%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Rochester for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $89,120 | +46% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $45,310 | +25% in Rochester |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $92,920 | +24% in Rochester |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $62,840 | -20% in Rochester |
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $148,150 | +17% in Rochester |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,000 | $77,170 | +17% in Rochester |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $122,770 | +16% in Rochester |
| Plumber | $63,450 | $73,580 | +16% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $62,355 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Rochester?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $50,919 in Rochester, 2% more in Akron.