Moving from West Jordan, UT to Cleveland, OH

Moving from West Jordan, UT to Cleveland, OH is a 1735 mi cross-country relocation β€” about 30h 29m of driving through 7 states. At this range professional movers, a PODS or U-Pack container, or an auto-transport service are usually on the table. The sections below pull current BEA cost-of-living, Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS, BLS wages, and NOAA climate normals for a side-by-side view.

1735 mi Β· 30h 29m by car Β· OH β†’ IN β†’ IL β†’ IA β†’ NE β†’ WY β†’ UT

COL -6.9% Home values -79.4% Ξ” -2.2Β°F annual

Distance & route

Driving
1735 mi
Drive time
30h 29m
States
7
Fuel (25 mpg)
69 gal
Route throughOH β†’ IN β†’ IL β†’ IA β†’ NE β†’ WY β†’ UT
Primary highwaysI 80, I 80 EXPRESS, I 90
Major cities en routeAkron, Toledo, South Bend, Chicago, Joliet

Route via OSRM driving profile. Actual time varies with traffic and season.

Cost of living

West JordanClevelandU.S. avg
All items (RPP)100.86893.923100.0
Rents7995.967100.0
Goods96.44693.628100.0
Services123.31179.434100.0

Overall prices in Cleveland are 6.9% below West Jordan β€” a mid-sized gap that shows up mostly in rent and services.

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (MSA-level Β· MSA-level); 2024.

Housing prices

West Jordan β€” typical home
$561,836
Cleveland β€” typical home
$115,537
West Jordan β€” typical rent
$1,632/mo
Cleveland β€” typical rent
$1,388/mo

Housing gap is large: Cleveland typical home at $115,537 is 6.9% under West Jordan at $561,836 (Zillow, 2026-03).

YoY change: West Jordan +1.7%, Cleveland -1.9%. Snapshot: 2026-03. Data provided by Zillow.

Climate

1991–2020 normalsWest JordanCleveland
Annual avg temperature55Β°F52Β°F
January avg low25Β°F24Β°F
July avg high94Β°F81Β°F
Annual snowfallβ€”β€”
Annual precipitationβ€”33.3"

Climate is roughly comparable on the annual mean β€” 54.5Β°F vs 52.3Β°F per NOAA 1991–2020 normals.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (stations: DRAPER-POINT OF MTN, UT US, CLEVELAND BURKE AP, OH US).

Demographics

ACS 5-year 2023West JordanCleveland
Population116,277367,523
Median household income$103,960$39,187
Median age33.136.3
Bachelor's degree or higher20.1%12.5%
Avg household size3.22.18

Median household income in Cleveland is 6.9% below West Jordan ($103,960 vs $39,187, ACS 5-year 2023).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2023.

Jobs & wages

West Jordan MSA β€” median wage
$49,440
Cleveland MSA β€” median wage
β€”
West Jordan MSA β€” employment
803,800
Cleveland MSA β€” employment
β€”

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.

Moving between Utah and Ohio

Utah income tax
4.55% top marginal
Ohio income tax
3.5% top marginal

State income-tax top marginal rates are from the Tax Foundation, updated annually. Check Ohio's DMV for the current deadline to transfer driver license and vehicle registration after establishing residency. Consult a tax professional for your specific filing situation β€” state tax treatment depends on residency, sourcing, and reciprocity agreements.

Best time to move

Moving companies typically charge 20–30% more between Memorial Day and Labor Day (peak season). October through April offers the lowest rates and better mover availability.

To avoid mid-semester school transfers, most U.S. families schedule moves between mid-June and mid-August. Public school calendars typically run late August or early September through late May or early June.

Winter driving along this route

  • I-80 across southern Wyoming frequently closes in winter storms November through April β€” check WYDOT 511 before departure.
  • I-80 through Parleys Canyon and I-70 through the San Rafael Swell see winter closures; I-15 north of Salt Lake can slow in storms.

State DOT 511 phone or web services provide real-time road conditions year-round.

Frequently asked

Is Cleveland more expensive than West Jordan?

Based on BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), overall price level in Cleveland is 6.9% lower than West Jordan (93.923 vs 100.868, U.S. average = 100). Rent and services typically carry most of this gap.

How much do homes cost in Cleveland compared to West Jordan?

Zillow ZHVI (2026-03) puts the typical home value at $115,537 in Cleveland vs $561,836 in West Jordan β€” a 79.4% lower figure. Data provided by Zillow Research.

When is the best time to move from West Jordan to Cleveland?

Moving companies usually charge 20–30% less between October and April (off-peak). Memorial Day through Labor Day is peak pricing. For a 1735 mi drive, weather on the route matters too β€” see the timing section above for state-specific winter warnings.

How far is Cleveland, OH from West Jordan, UT?

The driving distance is 1735 mi and the route typically takes 30h 29m via I 80 and I 80 EXPRESS. The trip crosses 7 state(s). Actual time varies with traffic and season.

How does household income compare in West Jordan vs Cleveland?

Median household income on the Census ACS 5-year (2023) is $39,187 in Cleveland vs $103,960 in West Jordan β€” a 62.3% lower figure. Compare this against the cost-of-living gap above when budgeting.

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City profiles: West Jordan, UT Β· Cleveland, OH.

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