salaryAkron is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$109
👥 People living there
189,247
754,195
Commute to work
22.2 min
26 min
College degree
23.6%
68.4%
Own their home
50.7%
43.7%
Below poverty line
23.3%
9.9%
Unemployment
7.8%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $101,090 | +65% in Seattle |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $133,740 | +61% in Seattle |
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $128,260 | +59% in Seattle |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $167,280 | +59% in Seattle |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $57,280 | +58% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,000 | $102,170 | +55% in Seattle |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $115,120 | +54% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $63,450 | $95,230 | +50% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $71,415 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Seattle?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $133,583 in Seattle, 61% more in Seattle.