Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 93.9 in Cleveland, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 18.3% more expensive than Cleveland; housing rents differ by 90% (151.3 vs 79.4). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $63,386 buys in Cleveland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Seattle | Cleveland | Seattle vs Cleveland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 93.9 | +18.3% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 93.6 | +11.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 79.4 | +90.5% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 96.0 | -3.3% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 98.9 | +8.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 92.6 | +17.9% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in Cleveland | $42,257 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in Cleveland | $84,514 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in Cleveland | $126,771 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.