Essentials
- City
- Cleveland, Ohio, United States
- Population
- 370,000 (City), 2.1 Million (Metro)
- Internet Speed
- 95 Mbps average, Fiber available via AT&T and Cox
- Currency & Banking
- USD ($), 1 USD = 0.92 EUR (approx)
- Tap Water
- Drinkable, high-quality municipal water from Lake Erie
- Power
- 120V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type A/B sockets
- SIM Card
- Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T; Prepaid starts at $30/month
- Banking for Expats
- KeyBank, Huntington Bank, Chase, Revolut (digital)
- Accommodation
- Zillow, Apartments.com, Landing (furnished)
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, cards and mobile pay accepted everywhere
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, VRBO, Mint House at The Hanna
- Budget Accommodation
- Cleveland Hostel ($40/night for bunk, $90 private) in Ohio City
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Downtown/Playhouse Square for theaters and Rock Hall access
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Ohio City or Tremont for walkable cafes and local culture
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Limelight at Electric Gardens (Ohio City) - $25 Day Pass
- Best Cafe for Work
- Rising Star Coffee Roasters (Hingetown) - Large tables, fast WiFi
- Networking Events
- Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club, Tech Elevator meetups
- Social Events for Expats
- Global Cleveland, Internations Cleveland Chapter
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Uber, Lyft (very active 24/7)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Bird and Lime Scooters; HOP Ohio City Bike Rentals
- Best Beach Nearby
- Edgewater Park Beach (5-10 mins from Downtown)
- Top Regional Airline
- Southwest Airlines (CLE Hub)
- Top International Airline
- United Airlines, Aer Lingus (Direct to Dublin)
- Highway Access
- I-90 (East-West), I-77 (South), I-480 (Outerbelt)
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Tower City Center (RTA Red, Blue, Green Lines)
- Public Transport Passes
- RTA 1-Day Pass ($5.00), Monthly Pass ($95.00)
- Regional Travel
- Amtrak (to Chicago/NYC), Greyhound, Barons Bus
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Cleveland Clinic (Main Campus) - Ranked world-class
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Inner Bliss Yoga Studio (Downtown/Rocky River) - $22 drop-in
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Titan's Gym (Downtown), YMCA at Galleria
- Laundry Services
- Walkers Cleaners, Ohio City Laundromat ($4.00/load)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- DoorDash, UberEats, Grubhub
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Polish Boy (Sausage sandwich) at Seti’s Polish Boys
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Cleveland Vegan (Lakewood), TownHall (Ohio City)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Mitchell's Ice Cream (Ohio City Flagship), Presti's Bakery
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- West Side Market (Fresh produce, meats, dairy)
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon (Same day delivery available), Walmart.com
- Grocery Delivery
- Instacart, Whole Foods via Amazon
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- West 6th Street (Clubs), East 4th Street (Dining/Bars)
- Local Brewery
- Great Lakes Brewing Co., Market Garden Brewery
- Wine Bars
- Flight Cleveland (Detroit Shoreway), Humble Wine Bar
- Street Food Stalls
- West Side Market prepared food stands (Steve’s Gyros)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Li Wah (Dim Sum), Zhug (Middle Eastern), Momocho (Mod Mex)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ($35), Terminal Tower
- Museums & Art Venues
- Cleveland Museum of Art (Free admission), MOCA
- Historical Sites
- Lake View Cemetery (Garfield Memorial), Soldiers & Sailors Monument
- Religious Sites
- St. Theodosius Cathedral, Old Stone Church
- Annual Events
- Cleveland International Film Festival (March/April)
- Cultural Districts
- Little Italy (Murray Hill Rd), University Circle
- Theater Venues
- Playhouse Square (Largest district outside NYC)
- Local Markets
- 78th Street Studios (Third Fridays art market)
- Music Scene
- The Grog Shop, Beachland Ballroom, Severance Hall
- Street Art
- Greetings from Cleveland Mural (Ohio City)
- Cooking Classes
- The Loretta Paganini School of Cooking
- Art Galleries
- Transformer Station, Bonfoey Gallery
- Historic Buildings
- The Arcade (First indoor mall in USA)
- Local Heritage
- Strong Eastern European (Polish, Hungarian) roots
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Rocky River Reservation, Cleveland Metroparks
- National Parks Nearby
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park (25 mins South)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Solstice Steps at Lakewood Park (Lake Erie sunsets)
- Birdwatching Locations
- Wendy Park at Whiskey Island
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Edgewater Park designated grills and fire areas
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- UPS Store (Downtown), FedEx Office, USPS
- Tech Repair Services
- Fruit Fixed Cleveland, Micro Center (Mayfield Hts)
- Table Tennis Spots
- Spin Cleveland (Social ping pong club)
- Language Classes
- Berlitz Language Center, Case Western Continuing Ed
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Cleveland Public Library Main Branch (Historic)
- Community Centers
- Cleveland Hillel Foundation, LGBT Community Center
- Gaming Lounges
- 16-Bit Bar+Arcade, Side Quest
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- JACK Cleveland Casino (Downtown)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $2,800/m² ($140,000 for 50m²)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $1,600/m² ($80,000 for 50m²)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $2,600/m² ($182,000 for 70m²)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $1,400/m² ($98,000 for 70m²)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $2,400/m² ($240,000 for 100m²)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $1,300/m² ($130,000 for 100m²)
- Corporate Tax
- 21% Federal + 0% Ohio State Income Tax (Commercial Activity Tax instead)
- Tax System
- Worldwide income for citizens/green cards; Residency-based for others
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 37% Federal + 3.99% Ohio State + 2.5% City
- VAT
- 8% (Combined State and County Sales Tax)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI) rules apply
- Property Tax
- Approx. 2.3% of assessed market value annually
- Property Transaction Tax
- Transfer tax approx. $4 per $1,000
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No state income tax on remote work for non-residents staying <20 days
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 0% to 30% depending on treaty