Boston, Massachusetts vs. Cleveland, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio is 52.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $18,853 in Cleveland, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cleveland, Ohio is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Cleveland
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Cleveland, OH
Compared to Boston, Cleveland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  31.3% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% lower