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
$1,881
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,056
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$44,004
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$102,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$1,759
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$94
👥 People living there
903,844
366,097
Commute to work
24.7 min
22.5 min
College degree
48%
22.4%
Own their home
51%
41.7%
Below poverty line
11.7%
30.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
10.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte 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 | Charlotte | Cleveland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $62,720 | +62% in Cleveland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | $76,470 | +30% in Cleveland |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $80,280 | +27% in Cleveland |
| Electrician | $59,080 | $70,860 | +20% in Cleveland |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $60,650 | +19% in Cleveland |
| Software Developer | $135,920 | $111,310 | -18% in Cleveland |
| Lawyer | $157,180 | $134,680 | -14% in Cleveland |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,930 | $71,350 | -14% in Cleveland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Cleveland cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,881 in Charlotte.
What salary do I need in Cleveland to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $57,889 a year gives the same standard of living in Cleveland.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Cleveland?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $44,004 in Cleveland, 101% more in Charlotte.