salaryCleveland is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$181
👥 People living there
366,097
1,642,323
Commute to work
22.5 min
25.6 min
College degree
22.4%
33.6%
Own their home
41.7%
57.3%
Below poverty line
30.6%
13.7%
Unemployment
10.8%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Phoenix for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $47,530 | +31% in Phoenix |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,470 | $59,180 | -23% in Phoenix |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,900 | $78,080 | +22% in Phoenix |
| Registered Nurse | $83,940 | $100,830 | +20% in Phoenix |
| Cashier | $29,130 | $34,920 | +20% in Phoenix |
| Software Developer | $111,310 | $131,750 | +18% in Phoenix |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,680 | $44,950 | +16% in Phoenix |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,010 | $45,290 | +16% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $1,893 in Phoenix.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $66,000 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $87,717 in Phoenix, 50% more in Phoenix.