salaryAkron is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Clarita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$3,027
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$2,662
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$132,722
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$784,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$6,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$166
👥 People living there
189,247
230,221
Commute to work
22.2 min
34.1 min
College degree
23.6%
39.8%
Own their home
50.7%
71.8%
Below poverty line
23.3%
7.4%
Unemployment
7.8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Santa Clarita cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $3,027 in Santa Clarita.
What salary do I need in Santa Clarita to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $71,149 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Clarita.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Santa Clarita?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $132,722 in Santa Clarita, 61% more in Santa Clarita.