salaryRent is lower than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 36.8 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $39,160 a year. That is $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Texas. It is number 54 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Cleveland?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Cleveland
| Size | Cleveland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $684 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,122 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,451 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Cleveland overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Cleveland, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Cleveland
Life in Cleveland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cleveland?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $231 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $174,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,440 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cleveland, TX?
Renting in Cleveland costs a median of about $979 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Cleveland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $39,160 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Cleveland cheap or expensive?
Cleveland is rated Cheap: rent takes 20.0% of the typical household income of $58,799. It ranks 54th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Cleveland?
The median homeowner in Cleveland pays $2,929 a year in property taxes, about 1.68% of the median home value.
Is Cleveland more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Cleveland?
The median home value in Cleveland is $174,400, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
8,984 people live in Cleveland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.