Cleveland, TN Cost of Living


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Cleveland cost of living score
84.9
Less expensive
15.1% lower
than the US average
5.6% lower
than the Tennessee average
Cleveland, Tennessee gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.1% lower than the U.S. average and 5.6% higher than the average for Tennessee.

Cleveland, TN

Housing costs in Cleveland?
A typical home costs $244,300, which is 27.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 11.9% less expensive than the average Tennessee home, at $277,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cleveland costs $990 per month, which is 30.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.1% cheaper than the state average of $1,070.

Can I afford Cleveland?
To live comfortably in Cleveland, Tennessee, a minimum annual income of $46,800 for a family, and $30,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cleveland?
Cleveland, TN is an affordable place to live compared to many other cities in the United States. The cost of living index is around 93, which is 7% lower than the national average. Housing costs are particularly low with a median home price of $170,000 and monthly rental prices only around $900. Utilities and groceries are also inexpensive, making Cleveland an attractive option for anyone looking for an affordable place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesClevelandTennesseeUnited States
  84.989.9100.0
  96.495.4100
  99.8100.4100.0
  71.979.4100.0
  $244,300$277,400$338,100
  97.2%96.7%100.0%
  72.290.2100.0
  93.984.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I just moved from Cleveland the last week of December 2023 and lived in Bradley County about 4 miles out of city limits for 21+ years and 2 years in the city limits.   More

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Over 6 years ago

Lived in Cleveland for the last 15 years. Dont believe any glowing reviews you read. The job situation here is terrible. on any given major street you can find an  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived here for 8 years. I came from Memphis to get away from crime. It turns out Cleveland isn’t any better. In my neighborhood something is always going down.  More

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