salaryAkron is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$96
👥 People living there
189,247
681,294
Commute to work
22.2 min
30 min
College degree
23.6%
64.2%
Own their home
50.7%
41.5%
Below poverty line
23.3%
15.4%
Unemployment
7.8%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $98,340 | $156,460 | +59% in Washington |
| Lawyer | $126,270 | $195,190 | +55% in Washington |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $154,930 | +47% in Washington |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $119,170 | +44% in Washington |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,000 | $87,160 | +32% in Washington |
| Accountant | $78,540 | $102,140 | +30% in Washington |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,150 | $46,040 | +27% in Washington |
| Registered Nurse | $80,770 | $102,710 | +27% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Washington cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $2,370 in Washington.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $69,969 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Washington?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $118,495 in Washington, 56% more in Washington.