Cleveland, MN vs Utica, MN

Cleveland is moderately more affordable than Utica, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Cleveland scores 76 compared to 80 for Utica, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Utica can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cleveland is $735/month compared to $1,075/month in Utica — a 32% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cleveland has cheaper rent, Utica actually has lower median home values ($184,200 vs $204,200).

Median household income in Cleveland is $83,281 compared to $86,250 in Utica (-3.4%). The higher salaries in Utica partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Cleveland spend roughly 10.6% of their income on rent, less than the 15% in Utica.