5 Great Towns Where Buying Is Cheaper Than Renting Stocks May 15, 2020July 9, 2020 A. A. Francis Cleveland, Ohio Ohio makes a second appearance on this list with Cleveland. The average mortgage is about $579. You’ll pay about $857 for an apartment in Cleveland, which is a $278 difference. The average home is worth $66,800 here. Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sharing Email this article Print this article Tags mortgage, rent