Cincinnati is 7% 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
$2,339
$1,379
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,208
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$57,062
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$230,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
95.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$3,169
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$147
👥 People living there
215,536
311,224
Commute to work
29.9 min
22.4 min
College degree
26.9%
41.8%
Own their home
77.2%
39.8%
Below poverty line
10.7%
25.5%
Unemployment
3.8%
6.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral 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 | Cape Coral | Cincinnati | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $51,690 | $65,160 | +26% in Cincinnati |
| Truck Driver | $48,950 | $60,590 | +24% in Cincinnati |
| Carpenter | $49,210 | $60,110 | +22% in Cincinnati |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,180 | $46,470 | +22% in Cincinnati |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,180 | $75,750 | +16% in Cincinnati |
| Civil Engineer | $84,990 | $98,220 | +16% in Cincinnati |
| Dental Hygienist | $91,120 | $102,940 | +13% in Cincinnati |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,650 | $30,810 | -11% in Cincinnati |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Cincinnati cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Cincinnati to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $55,909 a year gives the same standard of living in Cincinnati.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Cincinnati?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $57,062 in Cincinnati, 48% more in Cape Coral.