Home › OH › Cleveland, OH Cost of living in Cleveland, OH Livability score 70 · cost-of-living index 91.4 (US = 100)
How Cleveland compares Where Cleveland falls within the range of all 200 metros (marker = this city).
Cost-of-living index (US=100) 85 118 Cost-of-living index (US=100): 91 — range 85 to 118 across all metros 91 Median home price $149k $1610k Median home price: $252k — range $149k to $1610k across all metros $252k Price per sqft (more house = lower) $88 $1074 Price per sqft (more house = lower): $153 — range $88 to $1074 across all metros $153 Combined sales tax 0.0% 11.5% Combined sales tax: 7.2% — range 0.0% to 11.5% across all metros 7.2% Property tax rate 0.28% 2.76% Property tax rate: 1.84% — range 0.28% to 2.76% across all metros 1.84% Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 110 1,000 Violent crime (per 100k, state avg): 300 — range 110 to 1,000 across all metros 300 Electricity (¢/kWh) 12.3 46.6 Electricity (¢/kWh): 19.5 — range 12.3 to 46.6 across all metros 19.5 Avg summer high (°F) 65° 104° Avg summer high (°F): 85° — range 65° to 104° across all metros 85° Avg winter low (°F) -2° 72° Avg winter low (°F): 20° — range -2° to 72° across all metros 20° Map of Cleveland Grocery stores, parks, golf courses and more — real listings. Toggle categories in the legend.
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Cost of living Metric Value Scope US rank Cost-of-living index (US=100) 91.4 metro-area #48 of 200 Grocery index (US=100) 96.6 metro-area #101 of 200 Big Mac price (est.) $5.20 metro-area #46 of 200 Median household income $66,481 metro-area #132 of 200 Median wage (all occupations) $42,298 metro-area #74 of 200
Who lives here Metric Value Scope US rank Median age 41.6 years metro-area #170 of 200 Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) 33.4% metro-area #99 of 200 Foreign-born residents 5.8% metro-area #145 of 200 Homes that are owner-occupied 66.1% metro-area #105 of 200
Economy Metric Value Scope US rank Unemployment rate 5.88% metro-area #149 of 200 Population growth (5-yr) +0.8% metro-area #150 of 200
Housing — what your money buys Metric Value Scope US rank Median home price $252,210 metro-area #44 of 200 Home price ÷ income (affordability) 3.8× metro-area #36 of 200 1-yr home appreciation +4.3% metro-area #28 of 200 Price per square foot $153 metro-area #66 of 200 Typical home size (implied) 1,650 sqft Median rent (monthly) $1,461 metro-area #68 of 200 Homes for sale (inventory) 5,426 Median days on market 7 metro-area #18 of 200
Taxes Metric Value Scope US rank Total tax burden (est. % of income) 10.0% state #97 of 200 Combined sales tax 7.24% state #91 of 200 State income tax (top rate) 3.90% Capital gains tax 3.50% state #62 of 200 High earners No special surtax Social Security in retirement Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits Effective property tax rate 1.84% metro-area #180 of 200 Median property tax paid $3,484 metro-area #138 of 200
Health & childcare Metric Value Scope US rank Life expectancy at birth 76.1 years metro-area #118 of 200 Healthcare (annual, single adult) $6,400 state #32 of 200 Uninsured (share of residents) 7.1% metro-area #68 of 200 Primary care providers per 100k 85 metro-area #53 of 200 Childcare (annual, infant, center) $10,000 state #58 of 200
Vehicles & commute Metric Value Scope US rank Annual registration $100 state #83 of 200 Vehicle property tax (annual) None state #1 of 200 Emissions testing Required Emissions detail Required in major metro counties DMV & license offices 4 Avg commute to work 25 min metro-area #106 of 200 Commute by driving alone 74.3% metro-area #85 of 200 Solo drivers commuting 30+ min 33.3% metro-area #120 of 200
Utilities & fuel Metric Value Scope US rank Electricity 19.5¢/kWh state #130 of 200 Avg monthly electric bill $175 state #130 of 200 Gasoline $3.25/gal state #83 of 200 Natural gas (avg monthly bill) $78 state #139 of 200 Water & sewer (avg monthly bill) $104 state #101 of 200 Home internet (avg monthly bill) $76 state #20 of 200
Insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Home insurance (annual) $1,300 state #22 of 200 Auto insurance (annual) $1,300 state #9 of 200
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance Metric Value Scope US rank Main natural hazards Notable hazards: tornadoes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed. FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk) 88.5 — Relatively Moderate metro-area #86 of 200 Flood insurance (annual, NFIP) $600 state #16 of 200 Earthquake insurance (annual) $100 state #1 of 200
Climate & air quality Metric Value Scope US rank Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner) 55 metro-area #175 of 200 Cooling degree-days (AC load) 800 metro-area #49 of 200 Homes with air conditioning (state) 94% state #64 of 200 Heating degree-days (heat load) 5,700 metro-area #141 of 200 Days per year ≥ 90°F 7 metro-area #32 of 200 Days per year ≥ 100°F 0 metro-area #5 of 200 Avg summer high (state) 85°F metro-area #59 of 200 Avg winter low 20°F metro-area #147 of 200 Annual precipitation 41.0" metro-area #89 of 200 Annual snowfall 63.8" metro-area #192 of 200 Sunshine (% of possible) 49% metro-area #182 of 200 Plant hardiness zone 6a Frost window 04-30 → 10-15
Safety Metric Value Scope US rank Violent crime (per 100k, state avg) 300 state #28 of 200 Property crime (per 100k, state avg) 1,800 state #52 of 200
Local amenities & recreation Metric Value Scope US rank Grocery stores 45 metro-area #118 of 200 Parks 16 Hiking areas 9 Golf courses 7 Shooting ranges 4 Lakes 2
Permits Metric Value Scope US rank Building permit difficulty (1–5) 2 state #1 of 200 Permit detail Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.
Top employers in Cleveland Major public and private employers in the Cleveland, OH area.
Salaries by occupation in Cleveland Local median pay, BLS OEWS. All occupations →
Occupation Median pay Dentists $168,100 Financial Managers $137,780 Pharmacists $135,470 Human Resources Managers $130,210 Marketing Managers $128,350 Physician Assistants $122,240 Lawyers $106,600 Software Developers $105,790 Physical Therapists $101,560 General & Operations Managers $97,530 Construction Managers $97,510 Data Scientists $92,990 Mechanical Engineers $92,920 Web Developers $88,000 Civil Engineers $83,910 Elementary School Teachers $80,410 Registered Nurses $80,240 Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers $79,420 Dental Hygienists $78,460 Accountants & Auditors $77,500 Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters $70,600 Electricians $63,550 Carpenters $59,780 Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $55,030 Graphic Designers $50,030 Welders, Cutters & Solderers $48,080 Medical Assistants $38,960
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