Quick answer
Overall prices in the Boston, MA metro were 108.3 vs 93.9 in Cleveland, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Boston is 15.3% more expensive than Cleveland; housing rents differ by 87% (148.4 vs 79.4). A $75,000 income in Boston buys about what $65,064 buys in Cleveland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Boston | Cleveland | Boston vs Cleveland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 108.3 | 93.9 | +15.3% |
| Goods | 99.7 | 93.6 | +6.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.4 | 79.4 | +86.9% |
| Utilities | 148.8 | 96.0 | +55.0% |
| Other services | 103.6 | 98.9 | +4.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 107.7 | 92.6 | +16.4% |
| $50,000 in Boston equals in Cleveland | $43,376 | ||
| $100,000 in Boston equals in Cleveland | $86,752 | ||
| $150,000 in Boston equals in Cleveland | $130,128 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.