salaryCleveland is 14% 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
$2,666
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,056
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$44,004
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$102,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$1,759
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$94
👥 People living there
236,254
366,097
Commute to work
26.2 min
22.5 min
College degree
77.1%
22.4%
Own their home
41.3%
41.7%
Below poverty line
7.4%
30.6%
Unemployment
3.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $97,750 | -38% in Cleveland |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $134,680 | -31% in Cleveland |
| Software Developer | $154,930 | $111,310 | -28% in Cleveland |
| Dental Hygienist | $119,170 | $88,990 | -25% in Cleveland |
| Accountant | $102,140 | $80,000 | -22% in Cleveland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $36,260 | -21% in Cleveland |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,040 | $101,540 | -20% in Cleveland |
| Registered Nurse | $102,710 | $83,940 | -18% in Cleveland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Cleveland cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Cleveland to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $51,756 a year gives the same standard of living in Cleveland.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Cleveland?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $44,004 in Cleveland, 248% more in Arlington.