Quick answer
Overall prices in the Cleveland, OH metro were 93.9 vs 110.4 in San Jose, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Cleveland is 14.9% less expensive than San Jose; housing rents differ by 63% (79.4 vs 211.9). A $75,000 income in Cleveland buys about what $88,176 buys in San Jose, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Cleveland | San Jose | Cleveland vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 93.9 | 110.4 | -14.9% |
| Goods | 93.6 | 105.2 | -11.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.4 | 211.9 | -62.5% |
| Utilities | 96.0 | 156.7 | -38.7% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 100.3 | -1.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.6 | 119.3 | -22.4% |
| $50,000 in Cleveland equals in San Jose | $58,784 | ||
| $100,000 in Cleveland equals in San Jose | $117,568 | ||
| $150,000 in Cleveland equals in San Jose | $176,351 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.