salaryCleveland is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Diego to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$3,011
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$2,589
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$116,561
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$906,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$5,945
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$131
👥 People living there
366,097
1,389,526
Commute to work
22.5 min
23.5 min
College degree
22.4%
51%
Own their home
41.7%
47.3%
Below poverty line
30.6%
11%
Unemployment
10.8%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Diego for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,940 | $139,520 | +66% in San Diego |
| Software Developer | $111,310 | $163,270 | +47% in San Diego |
| Dental Hygienist | $88,990 | $123,790 | +39% in San Diego |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $110,400 | +38% in San Diego |
| Lawyer | $134,680 | $178,220 | +32% in San Diego |
| Cashier | $29,130 | $37,020 | +27% in San Diego |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,470 | $97,000 | +27% in San Diego |
| Restaurant Cook | $37,060 | $46,440 | +25% in San Diego |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or San Diego cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $3,011 in San Diego.
What salary do I need in San Diego to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $71,476 a year gives the same standard of living in San Diego.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or San Diego?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $116,561 in San Diego, 62% more in San Diego.