salaryCleveland is 5% 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
$1,711
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,537
$1,056
💵 Families earn per year
$90,490
$44,004
🔑 Buying a house
$484,800
$102,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.4
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,883
$1,759
⚡ Electric bill per month
$93
$94
👥 People living there
237,242
366,097
Commute to work
18.9 min
22.5 min
College degree
47.5%
22.4%
Own their home
63.2%
41.7%
Below poverty line
10.6%
30.6%
Unemployment
3.6%
10.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Boise City for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Boise City | Cleveland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analyst | $81,280 | $101,540 | +25% in Cleveland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,230 | $76,470 | +25% in Cleveland |
| Lawyer | $109,780 | $134,680 | +23% in Cleveland |
| Carpenter | $50,850 | $60,650 | +19% in Cleveland |
| Firefighter | $76,280 | $62,720 | -18% in Cleveland |
| Operations Manager | $83,680 | $97,750 | +17% in Cleveland |
| Software Developer | $131,590 | $111,310 | -15% in Cleveland |
| Electrician | $61,610 | $70,860 | +15% in Cleveland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boise City or Cleveland cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,711 in Boise City.
What salary do I need in Cleveland to match $60,000 in Boise City?
About $57,275 a year gives the same standard of living in Cleveland.
Where do people earn more, Boise City or Cleveland?
The typical household earns $90,490 in Boise City and $44,004 in Cleveland, 106% more in Boise City.