salaryCleveland is 11% 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
$2,087
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,056
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$44,004
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$102,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$1,759
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$94
👥 People living there
394,432
366,097
Commute to work
28.6 min
22.5 min
College degree
33.6%
22.4%
Own their home
62.4%
41.7%
Below poverty line
11.9%
30.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
10.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | Cleveland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $97,750 | -31% in Cleveland |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $62,720 | -29% in Cleveland |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $71,350 | -28% in Cleveland |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $134,680 | -24% in Cleveland |
| Cashier | $37,620 | $29,130 | -23% in Cleveland |
| Dental Hygienist | $113,760 | $88,990 | -22% in Cleveland |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $80,280 | -21% in Cleveland |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $101,540 | -21% in Cleveland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Cleveland cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Cleveland to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $53,274 a year gives the same standard of living in Cleveland.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Cleveland?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $44,004 in Cleveland, 117% more in Aurora.