Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
19% cheaper
Cleveland is 19% more affordable than Salt Lake City. A $75,000 salary in Salt Lake City is equivalent to $60,981 in Cleveland.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Cleveland has a housing index of 59 while Salt Lake City sits at 120 (national average = 100). The median home in Cleveland costs $100,000 compared to $440,000 in Salt Lake City, a difference of $340,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $900 in Cleveland versus $1,500 in Salt Lake City.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Cleveland scores 99 while Salt Lake City scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Cleveland (96) are lower than Salt Lake City (97). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Cleveland is $32,053 compared to $60,590 in Salt Lake City. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cleveland.
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