salaryBirmingham is 4% 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
$1,291
$1,379
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,208
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$57,062
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$230,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
95.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$3,169
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$147
👥 People living there
198,173
311,224
Commute to work
20.8 min
22.4 min
College degree
31.1%
41.8%
Own their home
45.5%
39.8%
Below poverty line
24.7%
25.5%
Unemployment
5.8%
6.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Cincinnati for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Cincinnati | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $102,940 | +67% in Cincinnati |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $80,410 | +33% in Cincinnati |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $36,530 | +32% in Cincinnati |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $62,240 | +28% in Cincinnati |
| Lawyer | $170,230 | $130,980 | -23% in Cincinnati |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $128,520 | +22% in Cincinnati |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,190 | $75,750 | +22% in Cincinnati |
| Medical Assistant | $36,770 | $44,340 | +21% in Cincinnati |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Cincinnati cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,379 in Cincinnati.
What salary do I need in Cincinnati to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $62,439 a year gives the same standard of living in Cincinnati.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Cincinnati?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $57,062 in Cincinnati, 13% more in Cincinnati.