salaryCincinnati 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
$2,087
$1,379
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,208
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$57,062
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$230,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
95.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$3,169
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$147
👥 People living there
394,432
311,224
Commute to work
28.6 min
22.4 min
College degree
33.6%
41.8%
Own their home
62.4%
39.8%
Below poverty line
11.9%
25.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | Cincinnati | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $58,570 | -33% in Cincinnati |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $100,670 | -29% in Cincinnati |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $130,980 | -26% in Cincinnati |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $75,750 | -24% in Cincinnati |
| Cashier | $37,620 | $29,170 | -22% in Cincinnati |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $80,410 | -21% in Cincinnati |
| Retail Salesperson | $38,470 | $30,810 | -20% in Cincinnati |
| Accountant | $100,020 | $80,640 | -19% in Cincinnati |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Cincinnati cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Cincinnati to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $54,094 a year gives the same standard of living in Cincinnati.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Cincinnati?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $57,062 in Cincinnati, 67% more in Aurora.