salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,397
$1,379
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,208
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$57,062
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$230,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
95.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$3,169
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$147
👥 People living there
276,854
311,224
Commute to work
19.9 min
22.4 min
College degree
31.2%
41.8%
Own their home
43%
39.8%
Below poverty line
26%
25.5%
Unemployment
7.3%
6.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes.
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, higher incomes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Cincinnati | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $102,940 | +25% in Cincinnati |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $36,530 | -22% in Cincinnati |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $58,570 | -21% in Cincinnati |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $63,490 | -19% in Cincinnati |
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $83,650 | -16% in Cincinnati |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $64,740 | -15% in Cincinnati |
| Cashier | $33,850 | $29,170 | -14% in Cincinnati |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,910 | $30,810 | -12% in Cincinnati |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Cincinnati cheaper to live in?
Buffalo and Cincinnati cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Cincinnati to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $59,703 a year gives the same standard of living in Cincinnati.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Cincinnati?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $57,062 in Cincinnati, 5% more in Cincinnati.