Cincinnati is 16% cheaperBased 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
$2,566
$1,379
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,395
$1,208
💵 Families earn per year
$102,702
$57,062
🔑 Buying a house
$831,200
$230,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
95.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,363
$3,169
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$147
👥 People living there
344,521
311,224
Commute to work
27.4 min
22.4 min
College degree
29.7%
41.8%
Own their home
46.2%
39.8%
Below poverty line
12.4%
25.5%
Unemployment
5.8%
6.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Anaheim for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anaheim | Cincinnati | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $58,570 | -40% in Cincinnati |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $83,650 | -38% in Cincinnati |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $64,740 | -36% in Cincinnati |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $80,410 | -34% in Cincinnati |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $130,980 | -33% in Cincinnati |
| Software Developer | $160,920 | $121,420 | -25% in Cincinnati |
| Cashier | $36,980 | $29,170 | -21% in Cincinnati |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $60,110 | -21% in Cincinnati |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anaheim or Cincinnati cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $2,566 in Anaheim.
What salary do I need in Cincinnati to match $60,000 in Anaheim?
About $50,387 a year gives the same standard of living in Cincinnati.
Where do people earn more, Anaheim or Cincinnati?
The typical household earns $102,702 in Anaheim and $57,062 in Cincinnati, 80% more in Anaheim.