salaryCincinnati is 8% 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
$2,070
$1,379
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,967
$1,208
💵 Families earn per year
$116,580
$57,062
🔑 Buying a house
$507,800
$230,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
95.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,258
$3,169
⚡ Electric bill per month
$177
$147
👥 People living there
280,136
311,224
Commute to work
23.9 min
22.4 min
College degree
47.7%
41.8%
Own their home
65%
39.8%
Below poverty line
7.9%
25.5%
Unemployment
3.6%
6.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Chandler for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chandler | Cincinnati | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $36,530 | -23% in Cincinnati |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $64,180 | -18% in Cincinnati |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $83,650 | -17% in Cincinnati |
| Cashier | $34,920 | $29,170 | -16% in Cincinnati |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,960 | $30,810 | -14% in Cincinnati |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 | $40,350 | -11% in Cincinnati |
| Warehouse Worker | $44,950 | $40,240 | -10% in Cincinnati |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,180 | $64,740 | +9% in Cincinnati |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chandler or Cincinnati cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $2,070 in Chandler.
What salary do I need in Cincinnati to match $60,000 in Chandler?
About $55,385 a year gives the same standard of living in Cincinnati.
Where do people earn more, Chandler or Cincinnati?
The typical household earns $116,580 in Chandler and $57,062 in Cincinnati, 104% more in Chandler.