Cost of Living in Cleveland, NC
Cost indexes, living wages, and fair market rents — 2024 Data
Cost of Living Overview
Overall Index
96.4
100 = national avg
-3.6 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$42,438
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$100,308
per year
Cost Index by Category
Housing88.4
Food95.9
Transportation121.1
Healthcare96.7
Utilities95.2
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD1 Bedroom
$958
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,196
per month
The overall cost of living index in Cleveland is 96.4, which is 3.6% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 88.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $42,438 per year to cover basic expenses.