salaryAkron is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tampa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$2,216
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,886
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$81,400
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$420,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
100.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$3,264
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$162
👥 People living there
189,247
401,618
Commute to work
22.2 min
24.8 min
College degree
23.6%
45.7%
Own their home
50.7%
50.3%
Below poverty line
23.3%
15.5%
Unemployment
7.8%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tampa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Tampa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $77,360 | $57,450 | -26% in Tampa |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $130,450 | +24% in Tampa |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $60,120 | -23% in Tampa |
| Plumber | $63,450 | $52,000 | -18% in Tampa |
| HVAC Technician | $61,090 | $50,540 | -17% in Tampa |
| Truck Driver | $60,210 | $50,560 | -16% in Tampa |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $95,870 | +16% in Tampa |
| Carpenter | $61,070 | $52,130 | -15% in Tampa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Tampa cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $2,216 in Tampa.
What salary do I need in Tampa to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $64,832 a year gives the same standard of living in Tampa.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Tampa?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $81,400 in Tampa, 36% more in Tampa.