salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Cincinnati to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,379
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,208
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$57,062
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$230,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
95.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$3,169
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$147
👥 People living there
562,218
311,224
Commute to work
22.4 min
22.4 min
College degree
39.2%
41.8%
Own their home
61.8%
39.8%
Below poverty line
15.5%
25.5%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Cincinnati | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $58,570 | +38% in Cincinnati |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,040 | $75,750 | +22% in Cincinnati |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $130,980 | +14% in Cincinnati |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $64,740 | -14% in Cincinnati |
| Medical Assistant | $39,200 | $44,340 | +13% in Cincinnati |
| Registered Nurse | $96,040 | $83,650 | -13% in Cincinnati |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,370 | $64,180 | +12% in Cincinnati |
| Customer Service Representative | $41,790 | $46,470 | +11% in Cincinnati |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Cincinnati cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque and Cincinnati cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Cincinnati to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $59,889 a year gives the same standard of living in Cincinnati.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Cincinnati?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $57,062 in Cincinnati, 29% more in Albuquerque.
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