salaryAkron is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$105
👥 People living there
189,247
195,300
Commute to work
22.2 min
23.2 min
College degree
23.6%
32.3%
Own their home
50.7%
50.8%
Below poverty line
23.3%
10.2%
Unemployment
7.8%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Vancouver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $130,310 | +61% in Vancouver |
| Plumber | $63,450 | $101,010 | +59% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $54,780 | +52% in Vancouver |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $123,100 | +48% in Vancouver |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $156,000 | +48% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $85,170 | +39% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $105,090 | +36% in Vancouver |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,070 | $83,510 | +35% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $67,744 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $87,723 in Vancouver, 41% more in Vancouver.