Cincinnati is 10% 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
$1,651
$1,379
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$1,208
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$57,062
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$230,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
95.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$3,169
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$147
👥 People living there
288,976
311,224
Commute to work
18.8 min
22.4 min
College degree
38.7%
41.8%
Own their home
63.9%
39.8%
Below poverty line
8.9%
25.5%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Cincinnati | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $36,530 | +40% in Cincinnati |
| Plumber | $93,600 | $65,160 | -30% in Cincinnati |
| Police Officer | $115,020 | $80,410 | -30% in Cincinnati |
| Registered Nurse | $115,290 | $83,650 | -27% in Cincinnati |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $62,240 | -27% in Cincinnati |
| Electrician | $82,440 | $63,490 | -23% in Cincinnati |
| Dental Hygienist | $132,740 | $102,940 | -22% in Cincinnati |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $82,330 | $64,180 | -22% in Cincinnati |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Cincinnati cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $1,651 in Anchorage.
What salary do I need in Cincinnati to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $54,280 a year gives the same standard of living in Cincinnati.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Cincinnati?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $57,062 in Cincinnati, 95% more in Anchorage.