salaryCleveland is 20% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newark to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$143
👥 People living there
366,097
310,178
Commute to work
22.5 min
32.6 min
College degree
22.4%
19.7%
Own their home
41.7%
24.4%
Below poverty line
30.6%
23.4%
Unemployment
10.8%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Newark for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $106,420 | +70% in Newark |
| Operations Manager | $97,750 | $157,000 | +61% in Newark |
| Lawyer | $134,680 | $208,880 | +55% in Newark |
| Software Developer | $111,310 | $166,830 | +50% in Newark |
| Registered Nurse | $83,940 | $119,720 | +43% in Newark |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,350 | $100,520 | +41% in Newark |
| Accountant | $80,000 | $105,650 | +32% in Newark |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $105,540 | +31% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Newark cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $71,908 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Newark?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $56,147 in Newark, 22% more in Newark.