salaryCleveland is 9% 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
$1,648
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,056
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$44,004
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$102,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$1,759
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$94
👥 People living there
397,742
366,097
Commute to work
26.6 min
22.5 min
College degree
32.6%
22.4%
Own their home
54.3%
41.7%
Below poverty line
12.9%
30.6%
Unemployment
5.7%
10.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington 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 | Arlington | Cleveland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $36,260 | +50% in Cleveland |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $60,650 | +24% in Cleveland |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $70,860 | +20% in Cleveland |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $134,680 | -20% in Cleveland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $76,470 | +18% in Cleveland |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $83,940 | -17% in Cleveland |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $101,540 | -17% in Cleveland |
| Software Developer | $133,290 | $111,310 | -16% in Cleveland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Cleveland cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Cleveland to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $54,665 a year gives the same standard of living in Cleveland.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Cleveland?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $44,004 in Cleveland, 84% more in Arlington.