Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Akron, OH
VS
Tracy, CA
🏆 Tracy leads 13 of 23 categories
Akron
Ohio
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.8 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$46,596
Violent Crime Index
216⚠ High
Population
190,273 ✓ Larger
Tracy
California
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$111,717 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
79 ✓ Safer
Population
94,027
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Akron, OH
Pros
Homes cost $518k less ($99,700 vs $617,300)
Rent averages $1275/mo less ($887 vs $2,162)
Commutes run 21 min shorter each way
15% cheaper overall cost of living than Tracy
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.8)
Cooler summers — July highs near 85°F vs 93°F
Cons
Median income trails Tracy by $65,121/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 5.4%)
Tracy, CA
Pros
Households earn $65,121 more per year on average
63% less violent crime than Akron
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.3 pts lower (5.4%)
Milder winters — January highs near 57°F vs 37°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $617,300
Higher rents — median is $2,162/mo
Cost of living runs 15% higher than Akron
Longer commutes — 43.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Akron
Cost of Living
15% cheaper
COL index 92.8 vs 107.4 (100 = US avg)
Akron
Median Home Value
$518k less
$99,700 vs $617,300
Tracy
Median Income
$65,121
$111,717 vs $46,596/yr
Tracy
Violent Crime
63% lower
301.4 vs 820.3 per 100k
Tracy
Unemployment
2.3 pp lower
5.4% vs 7.7% unemployment
Tracy
Summer Heat
8.1°F warmer
July avg high 93.2°F vs 85.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Akron, OH | Tracy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 92.8 ✓ Cheaper | 107.4⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $99,700 ✓ Lower | $617,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $887 ✓ Lower | $2,162⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $46,596 | $111,717 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.7%⚠ High | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 22.2 min ✓ Shorter | 43.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.6% | 11.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 186⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 216⚠ High | 79 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 141⚠ High | 76 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (94) ✓ Better | C- (71) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.2:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.6% | 24.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.0% ✓ Higher | 83.9% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Akron City | Jefferson Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 36.7°F | 57.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 85.1°F | 93.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.5" | 12.7" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 47.2" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 190,273 ✓ Larger | 94,027 |
| Median Age | 37.1 ✓ Older | 34.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.0% | 64.0% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | 26.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.5% ✓ More | 9.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Akron's cost of living index is 92.8 vs Tracy's 107.4 (US average = 100).
Akron is 15% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Tracy leads 13 of 23 categories. Akron wins 10 and Tracy wins 13. 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 Tracy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($99,700 vs $617,300 median home), income ($46,596 vs $111,717), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Akron, OH and Tracy, CA are about 2,126 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.