2025 Compare Cities Job Market:
Wichita, KS vs Akron, OH

Change Cities
Highlights
- Job Growth in Akron has been positive.
- Akron has 1.0% less unemployment than Wichita.
- Akron job growth has increased by 2.1% in the past 10 years.
 Wichita, KSAkron, OHUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth24.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth0.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Wichita    58 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Grew up there in the 80s and moving back. It's very true about the feel-good blue skies and the friendliness of the communities. Wichita is perfect for those who want  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

I lived in Wichita for several years and it was a great place to live, low crime for such a large city. Very diverse, lots to do, plenty of jobs and beautiful  More

   |    Reply

I grew up there. Here's the good, bad and ugly. First the bad- the worst thing about this place is the weather. It absolutely sucks all year. It's windy and freezing all  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Wichita

Reviews for Akron    31 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I grew up and lived in Akron, OH for a majority of my life, with the exception of living in Panama City, FL for 8 years. The town is pretty decent, affordable utilities,  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

This area is completely run down. Ghetto with a capital  More

   |    Reply

My goodness, I had to create an account to counterbalance all the negative people. I grew up in Ellet, went to an Akron Public School, graduated with a bachelor's from  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Akron


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.