Question 1

Is Akron or Aurora cheaper to live in?

Accepted Answer

Akron, OH is cheaper. Estimated essentials for a single person run about $381/month less than in Aurora, covering rent plus everyday costs. Typical rent is $1,268/mo in Akron versus $1,535/mo in Aurora.

Question 2

What salary do you need in Akron vs Aurora?

Accepted Answer

Living comfortably takes roughly $66,500/year before tax in Akron, OH and $75,500/year in Aurora, IL — a difference of about $9,000. Both figures are after state and local income taxes are accounted for.

Question 3

Is Akron or Aurora cheaper for a family?

Accepted Answer

Akron, the same answer as for a single person. Two adults with a pre-schooler and a school-age child run about $8,975/month in Akron and $9,240/month in Aurora, including county-median childcare.

Question 4

Should I move to Akron or Aurora?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what you weight. Akron costs less month to month, but cost is one of six factors — jobs, safety, climate, housing and amenities all differ too. Compare them against your own income and priorities rather than a single ranking.

Metric	Akron61	Aurora68
Est. monthly cost (single)	$3,643	$4,024
Est. monthly cost (family of 4, incl. childcare)	$8,975	$9,240
Salary for comfort	$66,500/yr	$75,500/yr
Typical rent	$1,268	$1,535
Median home value	$111,200	$260,400
Median household income	$48,544	$90,109
Unemployment	4.2%	4.9%
Housing score	69	93
Jobs score	68	20
Safety score	20	83
Climate score	71	81
Amenities score	35	30
Population	189.5K	179.9K
Summer high / winter low	83° / 20°	85° / 16°

Akron, OH vs Aurora, IL