salaryCincinnati is 12% 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
$2,666
$1,379
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,208
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$57,062
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$230,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
95.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$3,169
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$147
👥 People living there
236,254
311,224
Commute to work
26.2 min
22.4 min
College degree
77.1%
41.8%
Own their home
41.3%
39.8%
Below poverty line
7.4%
25.5%
Unemployment
3.3%
6.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, 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 | Arlington | Cincinnati | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $100,670 | -36% in Cincinnati |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $130,980 | -33% in Cincinnati |
| Software Developer | $154,930 | $121,420 | -22% in Cincinnati |
| Accountant | $102,140 | $80,640 | -21% in Cincinnati |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $36,530 | -21% in Cincinnati |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,040 | $103,450 | -19% in Cincinnati |
| Registered Nurse | $102,710 | $83,650 | -19% in Cincinnati |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,470 | $64,740 | -19% in Cincinnati |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Cincinnati cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Cincinnati to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $52,553 a year gives the same standard of living in Cincinnati.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Cincinnati?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $57,062 in Cincinnati, 169% more in Arlington.