Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Cleveland, OH
VS
Tyler, TX
🏆 Tyler leads 16 of 23 categories
Cleveland
Ohio
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
88.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$37,271
Violent Crime Index
411⚠ High
Population
370,365 ✓ Larger
Tyler
Texas
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.4
Median Household Income
$63,056 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
103⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
106,440
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Cleveland, OH
Pros
Homes cost $118k less ($87,400 vs $205,200)
Rent averages $262/mo less ($851 vs $1,113)
Cooler summers — July highs near 81°F vs 93°F
Living costs sit below the national average (index 88.4)
4% cheaper overall cost of living than Tyler
Cons
Median income trails Tyler by $25,785/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 5.3%)
Tyler, TX
Pros
Households earn $25,785 more per year on average
75% less violent crime than Cleveland
Stronger job market — unemployment is 6.6 pts lower (5.3%)
Milder winters — January highs near 58°F vs 35°F
More college-educated — 31.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.4)
Cons
Cost of living runs 4% higher than Cleveland
Key Differences at a Glance
Cleveland
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 88.4 vs 92.4 (100 = US avg)
Cleveland
Median Home Value
$118k less
$87,400 vs $205,200
Tyler
Median Income
$25,785
$63,056 vs $37,271/yr
Tyler
Violent Crime
75% lower
391.2 vs 1561.1 per 100k
Tyler
Unemployment
6.6 pp lower
5.3% vs 11.9% unemployment
Tyler
Summer Heat
12.4°F warmer
July avg high 93.1°F vs 80.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Cleveland, OH | Tyler, TX |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 88.4 ✓ Cheaper | 92.4 |
| Median Home Value | $87,400 ✓ Lower | $205,200 |
| Median Monthly Rent | $851 ✓ Lower | $1,113 |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $37,271 | $63,056 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.9%⚠ High | 5.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.3 min | 20.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.7% ✓ Higher | 6.1% |
| 🔒 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 | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 211⚠ High | 91 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (82) | B (97) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.7:1 | 15.3:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.3% | 31.1% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 82.9% | 87.7% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Cleveland Municipal | TYLER ISD |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 35.3°F | 57.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 80.7°F | 93.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.3" ✓ Drier | 47.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 63.8" | 0.5" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 370,365 ✓ Larger | 106,440 |
| Median Age | 36.3 ✓ Older | 34.9 |
| Homeownership Rate | 40.9% | 54.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | 22.9% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.6% | 16.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Cleveland's cost of living index is 88.4 vs Tyler's 92.4 (US average = 100).
Cleveland is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Tyler leads 16 of 23 categories. Cleveland wins 7 and Tyler wins 16. 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 Tyler or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($87,400 vs $205,200 median home), income ($37,271 vs $63,056), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Cleveland, OH and Tyler, TX are about 982 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.