Quick answer
Overall prices in the Cleveland, OH metro were 93.9 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Cleveland is 5.6% less expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 28% (79.4 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in Cleveland buys about what $79,441 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Cleveland | Jacksonville | Cleveland vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 93.9 | 99.5 | -5.6% |
| Goods | 93.6 | 96.2 | -2.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.4 | 109.8 | -27.6% |
| Utilities | 96.0 | 87.5 | +9.7% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 98.9 | +0.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.6 | 99.6 | -7.1% |
| $50,000 in Cleveland equals in Jacksonville | $52,960 | ||
| $100,000 in Cleveland equals in Jacksonville | $105,921 | ||
| $150,000 in Cleveland equals in Jacksonville | $158,881 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.