salaryCleveland is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$142
👥 People living there
366,097
185,913
Commute to work
22.5 min
23.2 min
College degree
22.4%
24.1%
Own their home
41.7%
41.9%
Below poverty line
30.6%
17.6%
Unemployment
10.8%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Paradise for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $27,110 | -25% in Paradise |
| Registered Nurse | $83,940 | $103,940 | +24% in Paradise |
| Dental Hygienist | $88,990 | $109,210 | +23% in Paradise |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,900 | $75,920 | +19% in Paradise |
| Software Developer | $111,310 | $129,940 | +17% in Paradise |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,010 | $45,350 | +16% in Paradise |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,470 | $65,040 | -15% in Paradise |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,040 | $39,560 | -14% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $64,019 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Paradise?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $63,836 in Paradise, 31% more in Paradise.