salaryCleveland is 18% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$168
👥 People living there
366,097
990,138
Commute to work
22.5 min
27.3 min
College degree
22.4%
47.3%
Own their home
41.7%
55.8%
Below poverty line
30.6%
8.1%
Unemployment
10.8%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,940 | $216,740 | +158% in San Jose |
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $152,100 | +143% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $134,680 | $301,320 | +124% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,350 | $141,960 | +99% in San Jose |
| Software Developer | $111,310 | $213,110 | +91% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,800 | $231,560 | +77% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $63,020 | $107,560 | +71% in San Jose |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $136,140 | +70% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $70,541 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or San Jose?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $157,922 in San Jose, 72% more in San Jose.