Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Akron, OH
VS
Temecula, CA
🏆 Temecula leads 15 of 23 categories
Akron
Ohio
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.8 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$46,596
Violent Crime Index
216⚠ High
Population
190,273 ✓ Larger
Temecula
California
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$111,881 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
40 ✓ Safer
Population
110,114
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Akron, OH
Pros
Homes cost $505k less ($99,700 vs $604,300)
Rent averages $1335/mo less ($887 vs $2,222)
Commutes run 14 min shorter each way
15% cheaper overall cost of living than Temecula
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.8)
Smaller class sizes — 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Temecula by $65,285/yr
Violent crime (820.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2955.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (7.7% vs 5.8%)
Temecula, CA
Pros
Households earn $65,285 more per year on average
82% less violent crime than Akron
Violent crime is well below the national average (151.5 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.9 pts lower (5.8%)
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 37°F
More college-educated — 38.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $604,300
Higher rents — median is $2,222/mo
Cost of living runs 15% higher than Akron
Longer commutes — 36.2 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Akron
Cost of Living
15% cheaper
COL index 92.8 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Akron
Median Home Value
$505k less
$99,700 vs $604,300
Temecula
Median Income
$65,285
$111,881 vs $46,596/yr
Temecula
Violent Crime
82% lower
151.5 vs 820.3 per 100k
Temecula
Unemployment
1.9 pp lower
5.8% vs 7.7% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Akron, OH | Temecula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 92.8 ✓ Cheaper | 107.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $99,700 ✓ Lower | $604,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $887 ✓ Lower | $2,222⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $46,596 | $111,881 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.7%⚠ High | 5.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 22.2 min ✓ Shorter | 36.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.6% | 14.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 186⚠ High | 56 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 216⚠ High | 40 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 141⚠ High | 80 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (94) | B (97) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.6% | 38.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.0% | 93.4% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Akron City | Temecula Valley Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 36.7°F | 67.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 85.1°F | 87.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.5" | 15.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 47.2" | 0.2" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 190,273 ✓ Larger | 110,114 |
| Median Age | 37.1 ✓ Older | 36.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.0% | 68.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | 27.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.5% ✓ More | 11.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Akron's cost of living index is 92.8 vs Temecula's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Akron is 15% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Temecula leads 15 of 23 categories. Akron wins 8 and Temecula wins 15. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Akron to Temecula or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($99,700 vs $604,300 median home), income ($46,596 vs $111,881), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Akron, OH and Temecula, CA are about 2,011 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.