salaryCleveland is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Houston to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$1,533
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,499
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$69,901
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$277,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
98.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$4,198
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$157
👥 People living there
366,097
2,328,253
Commute to work
22.5 min
27.2 min
College degree
22.4%
36.6%
Own their home
41.7%
42.1%
Below poverty line
30.6%
19.9%
Unemployment
10.8%
6.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Houston for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $22,080 | -39% in Houston |
| Operations Manager | $97,750 | $119,600 | +22% in Houston |
| Registered Nurse | $83,940 | $99,830 | +19% in Houston |
| Carpenter | $60,650 | $49,670 | -18% in Houston |
| Dental Hygienist | $88,990 | $104,930 | +18% in Houston |
| Lawyer | $134,680 | $157,980 | +17% in Houston |
| Electrician | $70,860 | $59,180 | -16% in Houston |
| Software Developer | $111,310 | $129,440 | +16% in Houston |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Houston cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,533 in Houston.
What salary do I need in Houston to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $63,006 a year gives the same standard of living in Houston.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Houston?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $69,901 in Houston, 37% more in Houston.