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
$1,881
$1,379
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,208
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$57,062
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$230,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
95.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$3,169
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$147
👥 People living there
903,844
311,224
Commute to work
24.7 min
22.4 min
College degree
48%
41.8%
Own their home
51%
39.8%
Below poverty line
11.7%
25.5%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte 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 | Charlotte | Cincinnati | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $58,570 | +51% in Cincinnati |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $80,410 | +27% in Cincinnati |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $60,110 | +18% in Cincinnati |
| Lawyer | $157,180 | $130,980 | -17% in Cincinnati |
| Accountant | $92,910 | $80,640 | -13% in Cincinnati |
| Plumber | $58,690 | $65,160 | +11% in Cincinnati |
| Operations Manager | $112,730 | $100,670 | -11% in Cincinnati |
| Software Developer | $135,920 | $121,420 | -11% in Cincinnati |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Cincinnati cheaper to live in?
Charlotte 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 Charlotte?
About $58,781 a year gives the same standard of living in Cincinnati.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Cincinnati?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $57,062 in Cincinnati, 55% more in Charlotte.