Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Francisco, CA metro were 115.6 vs 93.9 in Cleveland, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so San Francisco is 23.1% more expensive than Cleveland; housing rents differ by 145% (194.7 vs 79.4). A $75,000 income in San Francisco buys about what $60,929 buys in Cleveland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Francisco | Cleveland | San Francisco vs Cleveland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 115.6 | 93.9 | +23.1% |
| Goods | 108.5 | 93.6 | +15.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 194.7 | 79.4 | +145.1% |
| Utilities | 172.6 | 96.0 | +79.8% |
| Other services | 106.2 | 98.9 | +7.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.1 | 92.6 | +28.6% |
| $50,000 in San Francisco equals in Cleveland | $40,620 | ||
| $100,000 in San Francisco equals in Cleveland | $81,239 | ||
| $150,000 in San Francisco equals in Cleveland | $121,859 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.