Performance
Score Breakdown
Gujranwala
Akron
Livability
Affordability
Business
Growth
Expenses
Cost of Living
Gujranwala is the more affordable option overall — monthly living expenses run approximately
97% lower compared to Akron.
Housing costs are a major driver: Gujranwala's average rent is
95% lower than Akron's.
| Metric | Gujranwala | Akron | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $54 | $1,123 | -95% |
| Groceries | $0 | $742 | -100% |
| Utilities | $0 | $234 | -100% |
| Transport | $0 | $357 | -100% |
| Healthcare | $32 | $130 | -75% |
| Monthly Total | $86 | $2,586 | -97% |
| Cost Index | 85 | out of 100 |
Income
Salary & Income
Akron offers 96% lower average salaries.
| Metric | Gujranwala | Akron |
|---|---|---|
| Average Salary | $2,808 | $73,000 |
| Salary Needed | $0 | $66,000 |
Weather
Climate Comparison
Both cities share a similar average temperature, within 0°F of each other.
| Metric | Gujranwala | Akron |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Temp | °F | °F |
| Summer High | °F | °F |
| Winter Low | °F | °F |
| Rainfall | in | in |
| Snowfall | in | in |
| Sunny Days | ||
| Humidity | 65.00% | 68.00% |
Mobility
Commute & Transport
Gujranwala has the shorter commute — saving residents roughly
11,000 minutes (183 hours) per year compared to Akron.
For walkability, Akron leads — a better score here means more amenities reachable on foot.
| Metric | Gujranwala | Akron |
|---|---|---|
| Commute Time | min | 22 min |
| Transit Score | 0.0/10 | 0.0/10 |
| Walkability | 0.0/10 | 48.0/10 |
| Traffic Index | ||
| Car Dependency | Medium | High |
Population
Economy & Demographics
Gujranwala is the larger city
— approximately 14.7x the population of Akron.
From a growth perspective, Gujranwala is expanding faster, signaling stronger demand for housing, jobs, and services.
On the employment side, Akron has a lower unemployment rate, reflecting a tighter and more competitive job market.
| Metric | Gujranwala | Akron |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,793,969 | 189,664 |
| Pop. Growth | 3.62% | % |
| Median Age | 36.9 | |
| Unemployment | 5.42% | 3.80% |
| GDP | $0.0B | $0.0B |
At a Glance
Pros & Cons
Gujranwala
Advantages
Significant industrial hub with over 8,000 small and medium units, offering diverse employment opportunities.
Recognized by the World Bank as the 6th best city in Pakistan for ease of doing business, indicating a favorable entrepreneurial climate.
Cost of living is highly affordable, with average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city center at approximately $54 USD per month as of June 2026.
Crime rates have seen a significant reduction, with shop robberies down by 47% and house robberies by 29% in early 2025 due to police efforts.
Ongoing major investments in healthcare, including a new Rs16 billion cardiac institute and upgraded hospital facilities, are improving medical services.
Drawbacks
Specific data for several key metrics like median household income, unemployment rate, median age, transit score, and walkability score are not readily available for 2026.
Average monthly net salary is relatively low at approximately $234 USD, reflecting the economic conditions of the region.
While improving, the healthcare quality score is noted as 32 (out of 100) by one source, suggesting room for further development.
Summers are sweltering and humid, with temperatures reaching 36–42 °C (97–108 °F), which can be challenging for residents.
Car dependency is likely medium to high due to developing public transportation infrastructure, potentially leading to traffic congestion.
Akron
Advantages
The overall cost of living in Akron is 15% lower than the national average, making it a highly affordable city.
Housing costs are significantly lower than the national average, with average monthly rent at $1,123 and median home prices around $153,000.
Akron has a diverse economy with strong industries including healthcare, manufacturing, and the polymer sector.
The city offers a public transportation system (METRO RTA) with affordable monthly passes at $50.
Healthcare costs in Akron are approximately 14% lower than the national average.
Drawbacks
Akron has a high crime rate, with an overall crime rate 50% above the national average and a safety grade of C-.
The city is experiencing a projected population decline of -0.9% annually.
Akron has a negative job growth rate, with a 0.461% decline in employed population in 2024.
The lifestyle in Akron is largely car-dependent, with most errands requiring a vehicle and an average Walk Score of 48.
The median household income of $48,076 in 2024 is below the national average.
Explore
Dive Deeper
Key figures side by side — see which city wins each category at a glance.
Gujranwala
#2Punjab, Pakistan
68.0 / 100 overall
Avg Rent
$54
Avg Salary
$2,808
Cost Index
Commute
min
Transit Score
0.0/10
Walkability
0.0/10
Sunny Days
/yr
Avg Temp
°F
Pop. Growth
3.62%
Unemployment
5.42%
Livability
65
Business
70
Akron
#95Ohio, USA
60.0 / 100 overall
Avg Rent
$1,123
Avg Salary
$73,000
Cost Index
85
Commute
22 min
Transit Score
0.0/10
Walkability
48.0/10
Sunny Days
/yr
Avg Temp
°F
Pop. Growth
%
Unemployment
3.80%
Livability
65
Business
55
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