Side-by-side
Akron vs Durham
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Akron, OH61 | Durham, NC63 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 61 | 63 |
| Affordability | 92 | 83 |
| Housing | 69 | 56 |
| Jobs | 68 | 65 |
| Safety | 20 | 35 |
| Climate | 71 | 100 |
| Amenities | 35 | 28 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,643 | $4,138 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $985 | $1,507 |
| Median home value | $111,200 | $355,300 |
| Median HH income | $48,544 | $79,234 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Population | 189.5K | 288.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 83° / 20° | 90° / 31° |
| Sunny days / yr | 141 | 228 |