salaryAkron is 18% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$168
👥 People living there
189,247
990,138
Commute to work
22.2 min
27.3 min
College degree
23.6%
47.3%
Own their home
50.7%
55.8%
Below poverty line
23.3%
8.1%
Unemployment
7.8%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $216,740 | +168% in San Jose |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $152,100 | +149% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $301,320 | +139% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,000 | $141,960 | +115% in San Jose |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $213,110 | +102% in San Jose |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $136,140 | +82% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,090 | $231,560 | +82% in San Jose |
| Physician Assistant | $130,980 | $223,640 | +71% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $70,958 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Akron or San Jose?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $157,922 in San Jose, 67% more in San Jose.