salaryAkron is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Paul to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$143
👥 People living there
189,247
307,284
Commute to work
22.2 min
21.1 min
College degree
23.6%
43.8%
Own their home
50.7%
52.9%
Below poverty line
23.3%
15.6%
Unemployment
7.8%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick St. Paul for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $63,450 | $101,630 | +60% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,000 | $97,910 | +48% in St. Paul |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $112,630 | +36% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $39,350 | -36% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $97,190 | +30% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $25,920 | -28% in St. Paul |
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $103,040 | +28% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $61,090 | $77,490 | +27% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $67,359 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Akron or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $79,155 in St. Paul, 34% more in St. Paul.