Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Cleveland, OH
VS
Yonkers, NY
🏆 Yonkers leads 15 of 23 categories
Cleveland
Ohio
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
88.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$37,271
Violent Crime Index
411⚠ High
Population
370,365 ✓ Larger
Yonkers
New York
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
112.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$78,208 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
82 ✓ Safer
Population
209,780
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Cleveland, OH
Pros
Homes cost $369k less ($87,400 vs $456,500)
Rent averages $808/mo less ($851 vs $1,659)
24% cheaper overall cost of living than Yonkers
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 88.4)
Cons
Median income trails Yonkers by $40,937/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 6.6%)
Yonkers, NY
Pros
Households earn $40,937 more per year on average
80% less violent crime than Cleveland
Stronger job market — unemployment is 5.3 pts lower (6.6%)
More college-educated — 35.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $456,500
Higher rents — median is $1,659/mo
Cost of living runs 24% higher than Cleveland
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 112.5)
Key Differences at a Glance
Cleveland
Cost of Living
24% cheaper
COL index 88.4 vs 112.5 (100 = US avg)
Cleveland
Median Home Value
$369k less
$87,400 vs $456,500
Yonkers
Median Income
$40,937
$78,208 vs $37,271/yr
Yonkers
Violent Crime
80% lower
311.8 vs 1561.1 per 100k
Yonkers
Unemployment
5.3 pp lower
6.6% vs 11.9% unemployment
Yonkers
Summer Heat
4.9°F warmer
July avg high 85.6°F vs 80.7°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Cleveland, OH | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 88.4 ✓ Cheaper | 112.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $87,400 ✓ Lower | $456,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $851 ✓ Lower | $1,659⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $37,271 | $78,208 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.9%⚠ High | 6.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.3 min ✓ Shorter | 34.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 8.7% | 9.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 331⚠ High | 69 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 411⚠ High | 82 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 211⚠ High | 48 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (82) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.7:1 ✓ Smaller | 17.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.3% | 35.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 82.9% | 83.8% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Cleveland Municipal | YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 35.3°F | 39.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 80.7°F | 85.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 33.3" ✓ Drier | 51.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 63.8" | 32.7" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 370,365 ✓ Larger | 209,780 |
| Median Age | 36.3 | 39.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 40.9% | 48.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 21.2% ✓ More | 20.8% |
| Over 65 | 14.6% | 16.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Cleveland's cost of living index is 88.4 vs Yonkers's 112.5 (US average = 100).
Cleveland is 24% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Yonkers leads 15 of 23 categories. Cleveland wins 8 and Yonkers wins 15. 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 Yonkers or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($87,400 vs $456,500 median home), income ($37,271 vs $78,208), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Cleveland, OH and Yonkers, NY are about 408 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.