What salary do you need to live in Cleveland?

A single person needs $26,112 to live decently in the metro area that includes Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Medina counties. In the Akron metro area, which includes Summit and Portage counties, a family of four needs $61,498 a year. A single person needs $25,980.

Is Cleveland a bad place to live?

One of the poorest cities in the country, Clevelands 35 percent poverty rate is more than double the U.S. poverty rate and higher than that of all but one other city in the state. Clevelands 6.9 percent jobless rate is also the second highest of any city in the state. The city is also dangerous.

How much money do you need to live comfortably in Cleveland Ohio?

Ohios capital is one of the more affordable big cities to live in, with the income needed to live comfortably falling under $70,000 for homeowners. It does get significantly more difficult if youre renting, though, as youll need to make over $75,000 a year — over $25,000 more than the citys median income.