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
$1,887
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,056
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$44,004
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$102,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$1,759
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$94
👥 People living there
179,898
366,097
Commute to work
27.2 min
22.5 min
College degree
38.5%
22.4%
Own their home
66.4%
41.7%
Below poverty line
9.5%
30.6%
Unemployment
5.8%
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Cleveland cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Cleveland to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $56,377 a year gives the same standard of living in Cleveland.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Cleveland?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $44,004 in Cleveland, 129% more in Aurora.