Live Easy.
As a Clevelander, you can afford to enjoy life.
Live Easy.
As a Clevelander, you can afford to enjoy life.
Whether it’s luxurious downtown living, spacious suburban homes, and everything in between, Cleveland offers an affordable cost of living. And our rich, diverse neighborhoods each bring a unique Cleveland experience living here.
Neighborhood Quiz
Parma||Bay Village||Chagrin Falls||Downtown||West Park||Brecksville||Ohio City||Westlake||Lakewood||Edgewater||The Flats
Parma||Bay Village||Chagrin Falls||Downtown||West Park||Brecksville||Ohio City||Westlake||Lakewood||Edgewater||The Flats
Still not sure which neighborhood is right for you? Take our Neighborhood Quiz and see whether Downtown, East Side or West Side best fits your needs.
Beachwood
Min to Downtown: 26
Min to Airport: 25
Mentor
Min to Downtown: 28
Min to Airport: 36
Bedford
Min to Downtown: 25
Min to Airport: 23
Chagrin Falls
This charming and unique neighborhood features a walkable downtown lined with shops, cafes, boutiques and specialty stores along the Chagrin Waterfalls.
Min to Downtown: 34
Min to Airport: 33
Collinwood
Acting as a haven for artists, this incredible community has become one of Cleveland's most creative neighborhoods with local landmarks like Euclid Beach Park and the Beachland Ballroom and Tavern.
Min to Downtown: 14
Min to Airport: 23
Orange
A suburb of Cleveland, Orange offers excellent schools, a suburban feel and Pinecrest, which blends the best national and emerging brands to bring sought after apparel, home and specialty stores, chef-driven restaurants and incredible entertainment venues.
Min to Downtown: 24
Min to Airport: 23
Solon
Voted “Best Places to Live” multiple times, Solon is known for it’s top rated school district and family friendly appeal.
Min to Downtown: 25
Min to Airport: 23
Shaker Heights
Shaker Heights is a unique blend of urban and suburban lifestyles in a city deeply rooted in history, culture and diversity featuring the Van Aken District which offers retail, restaurants and entertainment.
Min to Downtown: 24
Min to Airport: 29
Lyndhurst
This suburban community features Legacy Village – a lifestyle retail shopping center with unique boutique-style shops and service oriented businesses, like salons, banking, grocery and a pharmacy.
Min to Downtown: 28
Min to Airport: 30
Mayfield Heights
This eastside suburb of Cleveland is a great choice for young professionals thanks to its family atmosphere, great schools and access to the Chagrin Nature Reserve.
Min to Downtown: 24
Min to Airport: 27
University Heights
Nicknamed the "City of Beautiful Homes”, University Heights is home to one of the youngest communities in the area, including both John Carroll University students and families.
Min to Downtown: 25
Min to Airport: 30
Cleveland Heights
Cleveland Heights and its Coventry neighborhood is associated with Northeast Ohio's artistic, musical, bohemian and emerging hipster communities and is the center of Cleveland's creative class.
Min to Downtown: 21
Min to Airport: 30
The Flats
This redeveloped area on the banks of the Cuyahoga River is known for entertainment with trendy bars and clubs, patios and beer gardens, gourmet taco joints and hip cafes.
Min to Downtown: 8
Min to Airport: 20
Little Italy
Throughout the year, this charming neighborhood is bustling with restaurants, bakeries, fine arts and tons of events and festivals, which draw thousands to this hotspot for art, culture, and incredible dining.
Min to Downtown: 17
Min to Airport: 26
University Circle
Tons of amazing small shops, cafes, restaurants and boutiques line the streets of University Circle, along with the Cleveland Museum of Art, Severance Hall and the Cleveland Botanical Garden.
Min to Downtown: 14
Min to Airport: 23
Ohio City
One of the oldest neighborhoods in Cleveland, Ohio City is a trendy dining and entertainment hub centered on the main strip of West 25th Street, with high-end cocktail bars and beer gardens, alongside fashionable vegan bistros and gourmet farm-to-table restaurants.
Min to Downtown: 7
Min to Airport: 15
Tremont
Artsy, residential Tremont has gourmet sandwich eateries and craft coffee shops amid restored Victorian homes, with hip galleries showcasing local talent and boutiques stocking clothes by up and coming young designers.
Min to Downtown: 11
Min to Airport: 10
Edgewater
Seated just five miles west of Downtown, Edgewater is known for its tree-lined streets, and extensive Edgewater Park. With two major RTA lines that run throughout the neighborhood, it makes for a cozy alternative to downtown.
Min to Downtown: 10
Min to Airport: 15
Downtown Cleveland
Cleveland’s vibrant Downtown is home to Public Square, the casino, sports venues, Tower City, Convention Center and numerous apartment buildings.
Min to Downtown: 0
Min to Airport: 16
Parma
The southern suburb is home to Cleveland’s Ukrainian Village, Polish Village and America’s largest candy store, B.A. Sweetie’s.
Min to Downtown: 17
Min to Airport: 13
Independence
Centrally located to both downtown and the Airport, Independence embraces the charm of a small-town community while maintaining a robust business setting.
Min to Downtown: 17
Min to Airport: 15
Brecksville
Outdoor enthusiasts love Brecksville with its convenient access to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Brecksville Reservation and the variety of trails along the water and waterfalls.
Min to Downtown: 19
Min to Airport: 18
North Royalton
This southern suburb of Cleveland offers the quintessential suburban experience with top rated school districts and family friendly atmosphere.
Min to Downtown: 24
Min to Airport: 20
Strongsville
One of Cleveland’s largest suburbs, this community blends a small town feel with a strong business community to create a vibrant place to call home with shopping, restaurants and family activities.
Min to Downtown: 26
Min to Airport: 14
Lakewood
This trendy suburb is close to Downtown and features Lakewood Park, easy Lake Erie access, vintage shops, and local bars and restaurants.
Min to Downtown: 15
Min to Airport: 13
Rocky River
This lakefront location is home to a lively downtown area, access to the Rocky River Reservation, marina and more.
Min to Downtown: 17
Min to Airport: 16
Bay Village
Great schools, easy Lake Erie Beach access and a full calendar of events at the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center are just some of the bonuses to calling Bay Village home.
Min to Downtown: 21
Min to Airport: 21
Avon
With over 300 acres of parks, Avon offers a green, suburban space perfect for families that is still within a short distance of everything Cleveland has to offer.
Min to Downtown: 25
Min to Airport: 23
Westlake
Located just 12 miles west of Downtown, Westlake is home to Crocker Park, a renowned outdoor shopping center at the heart of the city. This suburb is ideal for young families looking for top notch school districts and outdoor activities through Bradley Woods.
Min to Downtown: 22
Min to Airport: 17
Brooklyn
This westside suburb offers convenient access to both Downtown and the airport all in a family friendly, suburban environment.
Min to Downtown: 15
Min to Airport: 7
Fairview Park
Home to a mix of young professionals, families and older residents, this westside suburb of Cleveland offers a family friendly environment, local shops, restaurants and quick access to the airport.
Min to Downtown: 21
Min to Airport: 9
North Olmsted
Close to Great Northern Mall and a variety of restaurants, North Olmsted is the eighth most populated city in Cuyahoga County and is home to a diverse population of young professionals and families. .
Min to Downtown: 23
Min to Airport: 13
Olmsted Falls
Olmsted Falls is a top choice for young professionals with families thanks to its school districts, family activities and suburban feel.
Min to Downtown: 24
Min to Airport: 12
Berea
For the Browns fans, Berea is home to the Cleveland Browns Headquarters, as well as Baldwin Wallace University, Cleveland Hopkins Airport, Coe Lake and Wallace Lake.
Min to Downtown: 23
Min to Airport: 8
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Our cost of living comes in at roughly 12.11% less than the national average, making it an affordable location for young professionals. See how much you can save by using our Cost of Living Calculator.
Still not sold
just yet?
Our cost of living comes in at roughly 12.11% less than the national average, making it an affordable location for young professionals. See how much you can save by using our Cost of Living Calculator.
Still not sold
just yet?
Our cost of living comes in at roughly 12.11% less than the national average, making it an affordable location for young professionals. See how much you can save by using our Cost of Living Calculator.