Quick answer
Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 93.9 in Cleveland, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 19.8% more expensive than Cleveland; housing rents differ by 87% (148.6 vs 79.4). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $62,580 buys in Cleveland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | New York | Cleveland | New York vs Cleveland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 93.9 | +19.8% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 93.6 | +17.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 79.4 | +87.1% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 96.0 | +32.4% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 98.9 | +7.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 92.6 | +22.6% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in Cleveland | $41,720 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in Cleveland | $83,440 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in Cleveland | $125,161 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.