salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,397
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,056
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$44,004
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$102,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$1,759
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$94
👥 People living there
276,854
366,097
Commute to work
19.9 min
22.5 min
College degree
31.2%
22.4%
Own their home
43%
41.7%
Below poverty line
26%
30.6%
Unemployment
7.3%
10.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo 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 | Buffalo | Cleveland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $36,260 | -22% in Cleveland |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $62,720 | -16% in Cleveland |
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $83,940 | -15% in Cleveland |
| Cashier | $33,850 | $29,130 | -14% in Cleveland |
| Software Developer | $127,850 | $111,310 | -13% in Cleveland |
| Plumber | $72,230 | $63,020 | -13% in Cleveland |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,910 | $31,000 | -11% in Cleveland |
| Warehouse Worker | $43,130 | $38,680 | -10% in Cleveland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Cleveland cheaper to live in?
Buffalo and Cleveland cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Cleveland to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $58,797 a year gives the same standard of living in Cleveland.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Cleveland?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $44,004 in Cleveland, 23% more in Buffalo.