salaryAkron is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Bernardino to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$2,021
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,659
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$72,707
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$422,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$2,594
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$143
👥 People living there
189,247
222,724
Commute to work
22.2 min
29.7 min
College degree
23.6%
13.1%
Own their home
50.7%
50%
Below poverty line
23.3%
18.6%
Unemployment
7.8%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Bernardino for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | San Bernardino | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $133,940 | +66% in San Bernardino |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $101,870 | +36% in San Bernardino |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,090 | $169,920 | +34% in San Bernardino |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $79,160 | +29% in San Bernardino |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $105,730 | +27% in San Bernardino |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $133,270 | +26% in San Bernardino |
| Physician Assistant | $130,980 | $165,490 | +26% in San Bernardino |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $98,520 | +25% in San Bernardino |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or San Bernardino cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $2,021 in San Bernardino.
What salary do I need in San Bernardino to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $68,400 a year gives the same standard of living in San Bernardino.
Where do people earn more, Akron or San Bernardino?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $72,707 in San Bernardino, 29% more in San Bernardino.