Cities where clothing costs the most and least, ranked

Cleveland ranked as the least affordable city for clothing purchases, followed by Birmingham, Alabama, and Detroit, Michigan, largely because lower household incomes make clothing costs a bigger financial burden. As clothing prices continue to climb, many Americans are finding it increasingly difficult to afford even basic wardrobe essentials. Cleveland ranks as least affordable city for clothing purchasesBy the numbers:According to WalletHub, Cleveland ranked as the least affordable city for clothing purchases relative to income. Residents spent an average of about $120 on the three clothing items, representing roughly 3.5% of the city's median monthly household income. Meanwhile, Detroit ranked third, where the three clothing items cost an average of about $103, or 3.1% of the median monthly household income.