Quick answer
Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 93.9 in Cleveland, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 20.9% more expensive than Cleveland; housing rents differ by 115% (170.4 vs 79.4). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $62,028 buys in Cleveland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Cleveland | Los Angeles vs Cleveland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 93.9 | +20.9% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 93.6 | +13.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 79.4 | +114.6% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 96.0 | +65.3% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 98.9 | +5.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 92.6 | +22.4% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Cleveland | $41,352 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Cleveland | $82,703 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Cleveland | $124,055 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.