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