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
$1,849
$1,277
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,056
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$44,004
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$102,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
93.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$1,759
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$94
👥 People living there
252,583
366,097
Commute to work
25.8 min
22.5 min
College degree
36.9%
22.4%
Own their home
74.4%
41.7%
Below poverty line
9.4%
30.6%
Unemployment
4.9%
10.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake 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 | Chesapeake | Cleveland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $80,280 | +34% in Cleveland |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $46,040 | +21% in Cleveland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $76,470 | +21% in Cleveland |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $60,650 | +18% in Cleveland |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $58,970 | +17% in Cleveland |
| Software Developer | $129,090 | $111,310 | -14% in Cleveland |
| Electrician | $62,350 | $70,860 | +14% in Cleveland |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $62,720 | +10% in Cleveland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Cleveland cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,849 in Chesapeake.
What salary do I need in Cleveland to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $57,539 a year gives the same standard of living in Cleveland.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Cleveland?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $44,004 in Cleveland, 134% more in Chesapeake.