salaryCincinnati is 7% 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
$1,648
$1,379
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,208
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$57,062
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$230,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
95.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$3,169
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$147
👥 People living there
397,742
311,224
Commute to work
26.6 min
22.4 min
College degree
32.6%
41.8%
Own their home
54.3%
39.8%
Below poverty line
12.9%
25.5%
Unemployment
5.7%
6.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington 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 | Arlington | Cincinnati | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $36,530 | +51% in Cincinnati |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $60,110 | +23% in Cincinnati |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $130,980 | -22% in Cincinnati |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $83,650 | -18% in Cincinnati |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $103,450 | -16% in Cincinnati |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $80,410 | -13% in Cincinnati |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $58,570 | -10% in Cincinnati |
| Operations Manager | $111,010 | $100,670 | -9% in Cincinnati |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Cincinnati cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Cincinnati to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $55,507 a year gives the same standard of living in Cincinnati.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Cincinnati?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $57,062 in Cincinnati, 42% more in Arlington.