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Cities Where Clothing Costs the Most and Least, Ranked
WalletHub said Clevelanders spend about $120 on three basic clothing items, a higher share of income than residents in any other major U.S. city.
- Cleveland ranks as the least affordable city for clothing purchases, according to a WalletHub analysis comparing the average cost of three wardrobe essentials against median household income across the nation's 100 largest cities.
- High apparel prices combined with Cleveland's low median household income of $40,801 annually drove the city to the top of the rankings, as residents in some cities spend more than 3% of their monthly household income on clothing.
- Birmingham, Alabama, placed second, with shoppers paying an average of $124 for the three items, while Detroit ranked third, where residents spend about $103, or 3.1% of their median monthly household income.
- WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo recommends consumers "consider sales, coupons, buying used, clothing swaps and other ways to reduce the pressure on their wallets" as residents face high prices alongside low incomes.
- Despite higher spending, Clevelanders are being smart about where they purchase clothing, with consumers nationwide offsetting rising costs by choosing carefully and buying more affordable brands rather than designer options.
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