Cost of Living in Cleveland
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Cleveland, United States.
Overall, the cost of living in Cleveland is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 50 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)28
Groceries index66
Dining out index60
Transport index36
Utilities index58
Median annual salary$50,000
Minimum wage$10.45/hr
State income tax rate3.50%
Est. monthly childcare$850
Est. monthly healthcare premium$400
YoY inflation2.7%
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