Side-by-side city decision # Cleveland vs Iloilo City. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link ClevelandUnited States1/6 VS Iloilo CityPhilippines3/6 $2,165Cleveland monthly budget $675Iloilo City monthly budget 230 MbpsCleveland internet 85 MbpsIloilo City internet Decision summary Iloilo City Iloilo City leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Iloilo City Speed Fastest internet Cleveland Vibe Best nomad vibe Tie Safety Highest safety Iloilo City Air Cleanest air Iloilo City Walk Most walkable Tie Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Cleveland](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/united-states/cleveland.md) United States 1/6 Budget$2,165 Internet230 Mbps Vibe7/10 [Iloilo City](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/iloilo-city.md) Philippines 3/6 Budget$675 Internet85 Mbps Vibe7/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals MetricClevelandIloilo City Total estimated budget $2,165 $675 1-bed center rent $1,350 $300 Coworking desk $300 $110 Local meal $18 $2.7 Cappuccino $4.8 $2.5 Gym membership $45 $32 Transport budget $95 $45 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricClevelandIloilo City Internet speed 230 Mbps 85 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 7/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricClevelandIloilo City Safety index 52/100 68/100 Air quality 72/100 73/100 Walkability 6/10 6/10 Female safety 6/10 7/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 7/10 6/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricClevelandIloilo City Healthcare quality Excellent Good English proficiency Excellent Excellent Climate type Humid continental Tropical monsoon Best time to visit May - Oct Dec - Apr Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [Cleveland](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/united-states/cleveland.md) United States → ### Strengths * Lower rents than most major US metro areas * Fast, widely available home internet * Excellent hospitals and medical specialists * Strong arts, music, and sports culture * Friendly neighborhoods with distinct character * Easy access to Lake Erie parks and trails ### Trade-offs * Cold, snowy, and overcast winters * Car dependence outside central neighborhoods * Safety varies sharply by block * Limited late-night public transit * No dedicated US digital nomad visa * City income tax and US tax rules can be complex ### Common visa routes * Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) for eligible nationalities, up to 90 days * B-1/B-2 visitor visa for eligible business or tourism visits * O-1 or employment-based visa for qualifying long-term professional work [Iloilo City](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/philippines/iloilo-city.md) Philippines → ### Strengths * Low everyday costs compared with Manila and Cebu * Friendly English-speaking local population * Strong food culture and excellent seafood * Generally relaxed pace with less traffic than major Philippine cities * Good hospitals, malls, and practical city services * Access to Guimaras beaches and regional nature trips ### Trade-offs * No dedicated Philippine digital-nomad visa * Heavy rain, humidity, and occasional storm disruptions * Internet quality varies significantly by building and neighborhood * Limited coworking and international networking scene * Walkability is uneven outside central districts * Tap water is not considered safe for drinking ### Common visa routes * Visa-free entry, typically 30 days for many nationalities * Tourist visa extension through Philippine immigration offices * Special Resident Retiree's Visa for qualifying long-stay residents Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.