salaryCleveland is 18% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$109
👥 People living there
366,097
754,195
Commute to work
22.5 min
26 min
College degree
22.4%
68.4%
Own their home
41.7%
43.7%
Below poverty line
30.6%
9.9%
Unemployment
10.8%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $101,090 | +61% in Seattle |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $57,280 | +58% in Seattle |
| Registered Nurse | $83,940 | $128,260 | +53% in Seattle |
| Cashier | $29,130 | $44,210 | +52% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $63,020 | $95,230 | +51% in Seattle |
| Dental Hygienist | $88,990 | $133,740 | +50% in Seattle |
| Software Developer | $111,310 | $167,280 | +50% in Seattle |
| Operations Manager | $97,750 | $146,030 | +49% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $70,994 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Seattle?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $133,583 in Seattle, 67% more in Seattle.