Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Cleveland, OH
VS
Hemet, CA
🏆 Hemet leads 13 of 23 categories
Cleveland
Ohio
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
88.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$37,271
Violent Crime Index
411⚠ High
Population
370,365 ✓ Larger
Hemet
California
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$49,901 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
112⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
89,651
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Cleveland, OH
Pros
Homes cost $190k less ($87,400 vs $277,200)
Rent averages $506/mo less ($851 vs $1,357)
20% cheaper overall cost of living than Hemet
Commutes run 13 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 81°F vs 95°F
More college-educated — 20.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Median income trails Hemet by $12,630/yr
Violent crime (1561.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (4426.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (11.9% vs 9.5%)
Hemet, CA
Pros
73% less violent crime than Cleveland
Households earn $12,630 more per year on average
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.4 pts lower (9.5%)
Milder winters — January highs near 66°F vs 35°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,357/mo
Cost of living runs 20% higher than Cleveland
Longer commutes — 36.8 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Cleveland
Cost of Living
20% cheaper
COL index 88.4 vs 107.9 (100 = US avg)
Cleveland
Median Home Value
$190k less
$87,400 vs $277,200
Hemet
Median Income
$12,630
$49,901 vs $37,271/yr
Hemet
Violent Crime
73% lower
424.8 vs 1561.1 per 100k
Hemet
Unemployment
2.4 pp lower
9.5% vs 11.9% unemployment
Hemet
Summer Heat
14.4°F warmer
July avg high 95.1°F vs 80.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Cleveland, OH | Hemet, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 88.4 ✓ Cheaper | 107.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $87,400 ✓ Lower | $277,200 |
| Median Monthly Rent | $851 ✓ Lower | $1,357⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $37,271 | $49,901 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.9%⚠ High | 9.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.3 min ✓ Shorter | 36.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 8.7% ✓ Higher | 7.6% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 331⚠ High | 98 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 411⚠ High | 112⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 211⚠ High | 78 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (82) ✓ Better | C (78) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.7:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.9:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.3% ✓ Higher | 13.9% |
| High School or Higher | 82.9% ✓ Higher | 79.9% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Cleveland Municipal | Hemet Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 35.3°F | 65.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 80.7°F | 95.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.3" | 12.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 63.8" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 370,365 ✓ Larger | 89,651 |
| Median Age | 36.3 | 39.0 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 40.9% | 61.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | 24.1% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.6% | 22.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Cleveland's cost of living index is 88.4 vs Hemet's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Cleveland is 20% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Hemet leads 13 of 23 categories. Cleveland wins 10 and Hemet wins 13. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Cleveland to Hemet or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($87,400 vs $277,200 median home), income ($37,271 vs $49,901), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Cleveland, OH and Hemet, CA are about 1,991 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.