salaryCleveland is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,277
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$96
👥 People living there
366,097
681,294
Commute to work
22.5 min
30 min
College degree
22.4%
64.2%
Own their home
41.7%
41.5%
Below poverty line
30.6%
15.4%
Unemployment
10.8%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $97,750 | $156,460 | +60% in Washington |
| Lawyer | $134,680 | $195,190 | +45% in Washington |
| Software Developer | $111,310 | $154,930 | +39% in Washington |
| Dental Hygienist | $88,990 | $119,170 | +34% in Washington |
| Accountant | $80,000 | $102,140 | +28% in Washington |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,260 | $46,040 | +27% in Washington |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,540 | $127,040 | +25% in Washington |
| Registered Nurse | $83,940 | $102,710 | +22% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Washington cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,370 in Washington.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $69,557 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Washington?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $118,495 in Washington, 63% more in Washington.