Akron is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Urban Honolulu to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$2,226
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$93,295
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$843,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
111.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$2,491
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$147
👥 People living there
189,247
345,482
Commute to work
22.2 min
21.9 min
College degree
23.6%
41.5%
Own their home
50.7%
48.9%
Below poverty line
23.3%
11.9%
Unemployment
7.8%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Urban Honolulu for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Urban Honolulu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $139,260 | +72% in Urban Honolulu |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $60,250 | +67% in Urban Honolulu |
| Carpenter | $61,070 | $94,310 | +54% in Urban Honolulu |
| Physician Assistant | $130,980 | $170,060 | +30% in Urban Honolulu |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $100,270 | +30% in Urban Honolulu |
| Plumber | $63,450 | $81,120 | +28% in Urban Honolulu |
| Cashier | $29,480 | $35,930 | +22% in Urban Honolulu |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,060 | $37,400 | +20% in Urban Honolulu |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Urban Honolulu cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $2,226 in Urban Honolulu.
What salary do I need in Urban Honolulu to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $71,304 a year gives the same standard of living in Urban Honolulu.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Urban Honolulu?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $93,295 in Urban Honolulu, 44% more in Urban Honolulu.