Cost of Living in Cleveland
Summary of cost of living in Cleveland, OH, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 4,085.2$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,186.4$, excluding rent.
- Cleveland is 37.8% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Cleveland is, on average, 65.7% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 18.00 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 55.00 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 6.50 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.42 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.25 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.96 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.13 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.78 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.96 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.02 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.42 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.50 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 9.13 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.98 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.69 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.56 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.82 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.83 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.23 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.58 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.42 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.99 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.98 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.06 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 9.88 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.50 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 95.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.75 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.25 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 25.80 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 3.18 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 35,000.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,015.62 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 310.82 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 51.82 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 62.95 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 35.00 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 0.00 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.50 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,009.00 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 18,780.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 55.50 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 45.83 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 112.00 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 141.00 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,437.50 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,023.33 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,733.33 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,686.11 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 120.42 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 95.28 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,282.71 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.49 |
Prices in Cleveland, Ohio
This city had 412 entries in the past 12 months by 48 different contributors.
Last update: 11 July 2025
Last update: 11 July 2025
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