Cost Index: 86 · Below Average

Cost of Living in Cleveland

Median income in Cleveland is $32,000/year ($2,667/month). Here is how to budget every dollar.

Average Rent in Cleveland

$650

Studio

$850

1 Bedroom

$1,050

2 Bedrooms

Monthly Budget Breakdown: $2,667/month

How to allocate the median Cleveland income of $32,000/year after taxes.

Housing

$850

32%

Food & Groceries

$270

10%

Transportation

$250

9%

Utilities

$170

6%

Healthcare

$135

5%

Entertainment

$160

6%

Personal & Other

$135

5%

Savings

$697

27%

Total

$2,667

100%

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Affordable Neighborhoods in Cleveland

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Tremont and Ohio City are Cleveland's trendiest neighborhoods with moderate rents

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Lakewood west of downtown offers walkable living with lakefront access

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University Heights and Cleveland Heights have character near Case Western

Money-Saving Tips for Cleveland

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Housing costs are extremely affordable compared to national averages — maximize savings

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RTA monthly pass ($95) covers buses and the Red Line rapid transit

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Shop at Aldi, Marc's, and the West Side Market for affordable groceries

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