salaryCleveland is 4% 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
$1,932
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,056
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$44,004
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$102,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$1,759
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$94
👥 People living there
979,539
366,097
Commute to work
23.7 min
22.5 min
College degree
59.6%
22.4%
Own their home
43.4%
41.7%
Below poverty line
12%
30.6%
Unemployment
4.7%
10.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin 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 | Austin | Cleveland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $36,260 | +33% in Cleveland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,270 | $76,470 | +25% in Cleveland |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $60,650 | +21% in Cleveland |
| Electrician | $60,390 | $70,860 | +17% in Cleveland |
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | $97,750 | -17% in Cleveland |
| Software Developer | $134,120 | $111,310 | -17% in Cleveland |
| Dental Hygienist | $105,480 | $88,990 | -16% in Cleveland |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $83,940 | -14% in Cleveland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Cleveland cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,932 in Austin.
What salary do I need in Cleveland to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $57,465 a year gives the same standard of living in Cleveland.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Cleveland?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $44,004 in Cleveland, 130% more in Austin.