salaryCincinnati is 3% 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
$1,849
$1,379
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,208
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$57,062
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$230,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
95.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$3,169
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$147
👥 People living there
252,583
311,224
Commute to work
25.8 min
22.4 min
College degree
36.9%
41.8%
Own their home
74.4%
39.8%
Below poverty line
9.4%
25.5%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake 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 | Chesapeake | Cincinnati | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $80,410 | +35% in Cincinnati |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $46,470 | +22% in Cincinnati |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $60,590 | +20% in Cincinnati |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $60,110 | +17% in Cincinnati |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,560 | $75,750 | +9% in Cincinnati |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $83,650 | -6% in Cincinnati |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $36,530 | -6% in Cincinnati |
| Software Developer | $129,090 | $121,420 | -6% in Cincinnati |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Cincinnati cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $1,849 in Chesapeake.
What salary do I need in Cincinnati to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $58,425 a year gives the same standard of living in Cincinnati.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Cincinnati?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $57,062 in Cincinnati, 80% more in Chesapeake.