Looking for a fresh start in a new Cleveland neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cleveland for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 1,091
-15%
Cost of Living Index 69 vs 81
15% lower than Cleveland
Population 3,385
-7%
Cost of Living Index 75 vs 81
7% lower than Cleveland
Population 4,995
-5%
Cost of Living Index 77 vs 81
5% lower than Cleveland
Population 4,074
-4%
Cost of Living Index 77 vs 81
4% lower than Cleveland
Population 5,595
-4%
Cost of Living Index 78 vs 81
4% lower than Cleveland
Population 6,005
-4%
Cost of Living Index 78 vs 81
4% lower than Cleveland
Population 8,983
-3%
Cost of Living Index 78 vs 81
3% lower than Cleveland
Population 14,013
-3%
Cost of Living Index 79 vs 81
3% lower than Cleveland
Population 3,949
-2%
Cost of Living Index 79 vs 81
2% lower than Cleveland
Population 8,488
-2%
Cost of Living Index 79 vs 81
2% lower than Cleveland
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