salaryAkron is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Salt Lake City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,608
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,657
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$80,985
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$539,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$2,729
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$77
👥 People living there
189,247
208,007
Commute to work
22.2 min
19.5 min
College degree
23.6%
51.5%
Own their home
50.7%
45.8%
Below poverty line
23.3%
13.6%
Unemployment
7.8%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Salt Lake City for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Salt Lake City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $129,600 | +23% in Salt Lake City |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $62,620 | -19% in Salt Lake City |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $94,330 | +14% in Salt Lake City |
| Cashier | $29,480 | $33,390 | +13% in Salt Lake City |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,100 | $44,190 | +13% in Salt Lake City |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,060 | $34,420 | +11% in Salt Lake City |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $32,320 | -11% in Salt Lake City |
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $136,990 | +8% in Salt Lake City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Salt Lake City cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,608 in Salt Lake City.
What salary do I need in Salt Lake City to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $64,818 a year gives the same standard of living in Salt Lake City.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Salt Lake City?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $80,985 in Salt Lake City, 36% more in Salt Lake City.