salaryCleveland is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Cleveland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,566
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,395
$1,056
💵 Families earn per year
$102,702
$44,004
🔑 Buying a house
$831,200
$102,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,363
$1,759
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$94
👥 People living there
344,521
366,097
Commute to work
27.4 min
22.5 min
College degree
29.7%
22.4%
Own their home
46.2%
41.7%
Below poverty line
12.4%
30.6%
Unemployment
5.8%
10.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Anaheim for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anaheim | Cleveland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $83,940 | -38% in Cleveland |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $62,720 | -36% in Cleveland |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $80,280 | -34% in Cleveland |
| Software Developer | $160,920 | $111,310 | -31% in Cleveland |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $134,680 | -31% in Cleveland |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $88,990 | -28% in Cleveland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $76,470 | -25% in Cleveland |
| Operations Manager | $125,830 | $97,750 | -22% in Cleveland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anaheim or Cleveland cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,566 in Anaheim.
What salary do I need in Cleveland to match $60,000 in Anaheim?
About $49,622 a year gives the same standard of living in Cleveland.
Where do people earn more, Anaheim or Cleveland?
The typical household earns $102,702 in Anaheim and $44,004 in Cleveland, 133% more in Anaheim.