Cleveland is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Denver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$2,065
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$2,127
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$102,153
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$616,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
105.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$2,751
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$113
👥 People living there
366,097
718,877
Commute to work
22.5 min
24.9 min
College degree
22.4%
56.5%
Own their home
41.7%
48.8%
Below poverty line
30.6%
11.2%
Unemployment
10.8%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Denver for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | Denver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $97,750 | $142,330 | +46% in Denver |
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $87,980 | +40% in Denver |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,350 | $99,040 | +39% in Denver |
| Lawyer | $134,680 | $177,380 | +32% in Denver |
| Cashier | $29,130 | $37,620 | +29% in Denver |
| Dental Hygienist | $88,990 | $113,760 | +28% in Denver |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $101,970 | +27% in Denver |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,540 | $127,880 | +26% in Denver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Denver cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,065 in Denver.
What salary do I need in Denver to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $67,576 a year gives the same standard of living in Denver.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Denver?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $102,153 in Denver, 57% more in Denver.