salaryCincinnati is 5% 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
$1,887
$1,379
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,208
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$57,062
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$230,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
95.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$3,169
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$147
👥 People living there
179,898
311,224
Commute to work
27.2 min
22.4 min
College degree
38.5%
41.8%
Own their home
66.4%
39.8%
Below poverty line
9.5%
25.5%
Unemployment
5.8%
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Cincinnati cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Cincinnati to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $57,246 a year gives the same standard of living in Cincinnati.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Cincinnati?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $57,062 in Cincinnati, 77% more in Aurora.