salaryCleveland is 6% 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
$1,999
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,056
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$44,004
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$102,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$1,759
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$94
👥 People living there
505,268
366,097
Commute to work
26.5 min
22.5 min
College degree
59.2%
22.4%
Own their home
46.4%
41.7%
Below poverty line
16.9%
30.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
10.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta 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 | Atlanta | Cleveland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $36,260 | +96% in Cleveland |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $62,720 | +33% in Cleveland |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $80,280 | +32% in Cleveland |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $135,860 | +22% in Cleveland |
| Electrician | $58,650 | $70,860 | +21% in Cleveland |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $60,650 | +20% in Cleveland |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $83,940 | -16% in Cleveland |
| Software Developer | $132,960 | $111,310 | -16% in Cleveland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Cleveland cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,999 in Atlanta.
What salary do I need in Cleveland to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $56,321 a year gives the same standard of living in Cleveland.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Cleveland?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $44,004 in Cleveland, 110% more in Atlanta.