salaryAkron is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Diego to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$3,011
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$2,589
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$116,561
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$906,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$5,945
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$131
👥 People living there
189,247
1,389,526
Commute to work
22.2 min
23.5 min
College degree
23.6%
51%
Own their home
50.7%
47.3%
Below poverty line
23.3%
11%
Unemployment
7.8%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Diego for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $139,520 | +73% in San Diego |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $163,270 | +55% in San Diego |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $123,790 | +49% in San Diego |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $110,400 | +48% in San Diego |
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $178,220 | +41% in San Diego |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,090 | $163,860 | +29% in San Diego |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,030 | $46,440 | +29% in San Diego |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,070 | $79,720 | +28% in San Diego |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or San Diego cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $3,011 in San Diego.
What salary do I need in San Diego to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $71,899 a year gives the same standard of living in San Diego.
Where do people earn more, Akron or San Diego?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $116,561 in San Diego, 56% more in San Diego.