salaryAkron is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$127
👥 People living there
189,247
528,706
Commute to work
22.2 min
25.3 min
College degree
23.6%
37.1%
Own their home
50.7%
51.7%
Below poverty line
23.3%
13.9%
Unemployment
7.8%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $171,460 | +112% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $94,080 | +54% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $111,460 | +49% in Sacramento |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $122,540 | +48% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $42,830 | $61,970 | +45% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $178,540 | +41% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $94,450 | $130,150 | +38% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,090 | $172,010 | +35% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $68,547 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $94,176 in Sacramento, 45% more in Sacramento.