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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Cleveland Heights, OH โ€” COL adjusted from Cleveland, OH area + state data

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You'd spend $3.1K/month more in Denver, CO

$150.0K in your current city equals $186.7K in Denver, CO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Cleveland-Elyria, OH area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 40.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$3,058
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$36.7K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Cleveland Heights, OH

Population:44K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$128K

Denver, CO

Population:716K
Cost Index:141
Median Home:$513K

Cleveland Heights, OH

The Buckeye State

44K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Ohio, this city has a population of 44K residents.

Denver, CO

The Centennial State

716K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Semi-arid

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMile-high city (5,280 ft)
  • โ€ขOutdoor recreation hub
  • โ€ขMajor cannabis market

Major Industries

AerospaceTechnologyEnergyTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Cleveland Heights, OH vs Denver, CO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 127.7%
Cleveland Heights, OH
$1,426
Denver, CO
$3,248
Difference
$1,822
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 19.6%
Cleveland Heights, OH
$1,484
Denver, CO
$1,774
Difference
$291
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 12.3%
Cleveland Heights, OH
$1,302
Denver, CO
$1,462
Difference
$160
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 22.9%
Cleveland Heights, OH
$514
Denver, CO
$632
Difference
$118
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๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 8.8%
Cleveland Heights, OH
$946
Denver, CO
$1,029
Difference
$83.05
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โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 14.5%
Cleveland Heights, OH
$453
Denver, CO
$519
Difference
$65.71
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Denver, CO: Denver Head Tax ($5.75/mo, negligible)$69.00/yr (0.0%)

Cleveland Heights, OH has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$526
To$1,720
โ†‘ $1,194
1 Bed
From$607
To$1,840
โ†‘ $1,233
2 Bed
From$729
To$2,190
โ†‘ $1,461
3 Bed
From$972
To$2,870
โ†‘ $1,898
Denver, COZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,620โ€“$2,540/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,125
Monthly in Cleveland Heights, OH
$8,665
Monthly in Denver, CO
$2,539
Difference

Home Values

Cleveland Heights
Denver
-
Median Value
$513K
-
YoY Change
โ†“ -4.2%
-
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +13%
-
Price Range
$352K - $933K

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $2.2K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$181
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.4%
Rate difference

Cleveland Heights, OH

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Ohio State Tax
Effective: 3.0%
$4.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.6%
$41.4K
Take-Home Pay
$9,047/month
$108.6K

Denver, CO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Colorado State Tax
Effective: 4.4%
$6.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.1%
$43.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,866/month
$106.4K

Additional Tax Information

Cleveland Heights, OH Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:1.6%

Denver, CO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.8%
Property Tax:0.5%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Cleveland Heights
Denver
54 Moderate
Air Quality
55 Moderate
37.2%
Good Air Days
35.2%
98 High
Climate Risk
95 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
11 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
11 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Ohio and Colorado on TaxTakeHome.com

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