Twin Falls Cleveland

Relocation analysis based on 7 federal data sources

Verdict
Neutral — Depends on Priorities
Cost Index: 92.1 → 93.9
Rent Delta: -$149/mo

Pros of Moving

  • + $149/mo cheaper rent (2BR)
  • + $11K higher median salary
  • + Fewer environmental violations

Cons of Moving

  • - Higher violent crime rate
  • - Higher student-teacher ratios
  • - More expensive childcare

Moving from Twin Falls to Cleveland shifts your BEA Regional Price Parity from 92.1 to 93.9 (100 = US average), so a Twin Falls salary needs to be multiplied by 1.02 to hold the same purchasing power in Cleveland. On rent, HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom goes from $1,186/month in Twin Falls to $1,037/month in Cleveland - a lower monthly bill of $149, or $1,788/year. That rent delta alone is often the single biggest line item when relocating.

Wages tell the other half. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics report a median salary of $57,042 in Twin Falls versus $67,639 in Cleveland - a raw gap of $10,597 higher. The Cleveland labor market has 1,014,330 tracked jobs against 44,180 in Twin Falls, shaping how easy it is to find a comparable role. Combine that with the cost-of-living shift above and you get the real purchasing-power delta, sometimes a "higher salary" is actually a pay cut once rent and RPP are applied.

Safety, schools, and childcare round out the move. FBI UCR violent crime rates near Twin Falls and Cleveland are 235 and 293 per 100,000 (state-level). NCES student-teacher ratios run 17.1:1 at origin versus 18.2:1 at destination. DOL center-based infant care costs $7,315/year in Twin Falls versus $11,791/year in Cleveland. Our composite verdict - Neutral — Depends on Priorities - weighs all seven federal sources; the dimension table below lets you override that with your personal priorities.

Dimension
Twin Falls
Cleveland
Winner
💰 Cost of Living
RPP 92.1
RPP 93.9
Twin Falls
🏠 Rent (2BR)
$1,186/mo
$1,037/mo
Cleveland
💼 Wages
$57,042
$67,639
Cleveland
🔒 Crime
235 per 100K
293 per 100K
Twin Falls
🎓 Schools
17.1:1
18.2:1
Twin Falls
👶 Childcare
$7,315/yr
$11,791/yr
Twin Falls
🌿 Environment
2204 violations
1386 violations
Cleveland

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleveland more expensive than Twin Falls?
Cleveland has an RPP of 93.9 compared to Twin Falls's 92.1 (100 = national average). Cleveland is more expensive overall. The 2BR rent in Cleveland is $1,037/mo vs $1,186/mo in Twin Falls.
What are salaries like in Cleveland compared to Twin Falls?
The median salary in Cleveland is $67,639 compared to $57,042 in Twin Falls. That's a +$10,597 difference.
Is Cleveland safer than Twin Falls?
The violent crime rate near Cleveland is 293 per 100K vs 235 per 100K near Twin Falls (state-level data). Twin Falls has a lower crime rate.
How much would I need to earn in Cleveland to match my Twin Falls salary?
To maintain the same purchasing power, multiply your Twin Falls salary by 1.02. For example, a $75,000 salary in Twin Falls would need to be $76,478 in Cleveland. Use the salary calculator above for your exact figure.
What does the "Neutral — Depends on Priorities" verdict mean?
The verdict is computed from 7 dimensions, cost of living, rent, wages, crime, schools, childcare, and environment, using federal data. "Neutral — Depends on Priorities" means both metros are roughly equivalent across the 7 dimensions. Individual priorities may shift the balance, weigh the dimensions that matter most to you.

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Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, HUD Fair Market Rents, BLS OES, FBI UCR, NCES, DOL, EPA June 2026

Data Sources

  • Cost of Living: Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Regional Price Parities
  • Rent: HUD Fair Market Rents (FMR)
  • Wages: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES)
  • Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) - state level
  • Schools: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
  • Childcare: Department of Labor (DOL) - state level
  • Environment: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)