Chicago, Illinois vs. Cleveland, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio is 32.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $74,050 in Cleveland, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cleveland, Ohio is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Cleveland
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Cleveland, OH
Compared to Chicago, Cleveland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower