salaryCleveland is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Dallas to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$1,760
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,691
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$76,054
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$320,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$5,075
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$160
👥 People living there
366,097
1,307,930
Commute to work
22.5 min
25.7 min
College degree
22.4%
38.2%
Own their home
41.7%
42.4%
Below poverty line
30.6%
16.7%
Unemployment
10.8%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Dallas for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | Dallas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $24,160 | -33% in Dallas |
| Lawyer | $134,680 | $168,510 | +25% in Dallas |
| Registered Nurse | $83,940 | $101,420 | +21% in Dallas |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,540 | $122,520 | +21% in Dallas |
| Software Developer | $111,310 | $133,290 | +20% in Dallas |
| Carpenter | $60,650 | $48,740 | -20% in Dallas |
| Electrician | $70,860 | $59,010 | -17% in Dallas |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $92,910 | +16% in Dallas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Dallas cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,760 in Dallas.
What salary do I need in Dallas to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $65,856 a year gives the same standard of living in Dallas.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Dallas?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $76,054 in Dallas, 42% more in Dallas.