Cleveland, OH Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Cleveland, Ohio?
$1,560 / month
for a family, 71.1% less expensive than the national average
$2,567 / month
for a single person, 46.2% less expensive than the national average

Cleveland cost of living score
83
Less expensive
17.0% lower
than the US average
0.4% higher
than the Ohio average
Cleveland, Ohio gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 83, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 17.0% lower than the U.S. average and 0.4% lower than the average for Ohio.

Cleveland, OH

Housing costs in Cleveland?
A typical home costs $97,300, which is 71.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 50.6% less expensive than the average Ohio home, at $197,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cleveland costs $940 per month, which is 34.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.3% cheaper than the state average of $980.

Can I afford Cleveland?
To live comfortably in Cleveland, Ohio, a minimum annual income of $18,720 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cleveland?
Cleveland, Ohio provides plenty of opportunities to explore and enjoy alongside an attractive cost-of-living that makes it worth considering. Homeowners can benefit from a wide range of housing choices ranging from affordable single family homes to luxury condominiums - while renters also have access to lots of great deals too. Furthermore, food and transportation costs are much lower than other major US cities - giving you more value for your dollar if you select Cleveland as your home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesClevelandOhioUnited States
  83.082.7100.0
  93.596.1100
  82.888.7100.0
  23.661.6100.0
  $97,300$197,000$338,100
  94.9100100
  90.583.9100.0
  112.389.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I live in a suburb right outside of Cleveland. I fear Cleveland gets a bad wrap in many people eyes. Although many families moved to the area for steel and auto  More

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I relocated to Cleveland 8 months ago from south of Columbus, OH. Having spent a lot of time in Columbus and central Ohio, I wanted to change. So I spontaneously decided  More

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Lived in Cleveland for 10 years. Loved it. Of course it has its issues, but there are a lot of great things about this city, and the people that live there should  More

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