salaryCleveland is 8% 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
$2,339
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,056
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$44,004
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$102,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$1,759
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$94
👥 People living there
215,536
366,097
Commute to work
29.9 min
22.5 min
College degree
26.9%
22.4%
Own their home
77.2%
41.7%
Below poverty line
10.7%
30.6%
Unemployment
3.8%
10.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral 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 | Cape Coral | Cleveland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,470 | $76,470 | +26% in Cleveland |
| Carpenter | $49,210 | $60,650 | +23% in Cleveland |
| Electrician | $57,930 | $70,860 | +22% in Cleveland |
| Plumber | $51,690 | $63,020 | +22% in Cleveland |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,180 | $46,040 | +21% in Cleveland |
| Truck Driver | $48,950 | $58,970 | +20% in Cleveland |
| Civil Engineer | $84,990 | $96,190 | +13% in Cleveland |
| Software Developer | $126,940 | $111,310 | -12% in Cleveland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Cleveland cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Cleveland to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $55,060 a year gives the same standard of living in Cleveland.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Cleveland?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $44,004 in Cleveland, 91% more in Cape Coral.