salaryAkron is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Spokane to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$139
👥 People living there
189,247
230,293
Commute to work
22.2 min
20.6 min
College degree
23.6%
33.9%
Own their home
50.7%
58.8%
Below poverty line
23.3%
13.8%
Unemployment
7.8%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Spokane for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $116,690 | +41% in Spokane |
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $111,750 | +38% in Spokane |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $83,310 | +36% in Spokane |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $48,560 | +34% in Spokane |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $95,660 | +28% in Spokane |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,070 | $78,950 | +27% in Spokane |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $98,800 | +26% in Spokane |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $130,690 | +24% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,489 in Spokane.
What salary do I need in Spokane to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $64,483 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Spokane?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $75,564 in Spokane, 31% more in Spokane.