salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Antonio to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$179
👥 People living there
189,247
1,479,835
Commute to work
22.2 min
24.5 min
College degree
23.6%
29%
Own their home
50.7%
52.2%
Below poverty line
23.3%
17.1%
Unemployment
7.8%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Antonio for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $77,360 | $57,010 | -26% in San Antonio |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $28,110 | -22% in San Antonio |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $128,430 | +22% in San Antonio |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $61,720 | -21% in San Antonio |
| Carpenter | $61,070 | $48,900 | -20% in San Antonio |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $98,480 | +19% in San Antonio |
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $94,370 | +17% in San Antonio |
| Truck Driver | $60,210 | $53,650 | -11% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
Akron and San Antonio cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $60,865 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Akron or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $70,163 in San Antonio, 26% more in San Antonio.