Athens, Ohio vs. Cleveland, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio is 8.9% cheaper than Athens, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $68,293 in Cleveland, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cleveland, Ohio is cheaper than Athens, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Cleveland
than in Athens, Ohio
Athens, OH vs. Cleveland, OH
Compared to Athens, Cleveland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  52.1% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher