Washington, District of Columbia vs. Cleveland, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio is 52.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $24,004 in Cleveland, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cleveland, Ohio is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Cleveland
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Cleveland, OH
Compared to Washington, Cleveland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% 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
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower