salaryCincinnati is 19% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Glendale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,379
$2,597
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$2,498
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$95,332
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$1,102,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$6,679
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$174
👥 People living there
311,224
190,748
Commute to work
22.4 min
27.1 min
College degree
41.8%
47.2%
Own their home
39.8%
35.2%
Below poverty line
25.5%
12.9%
Unemployment
6.8%
8.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Glendale for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Glendale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $58,570 | $98,050 | +67% in Glendale |
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $135,560 | +62% in Glendale |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,740 | $101,860 | +57% in Glendale |
| Police Officer | $80,410 | $121,980 | +52% in Glendale |
| Lawyer | $130,980 | $194,410 | +48% in Glendale |
| Software Developer | $121,420 | $160,920 | +33% in Glendale |
| Cashier | $29,170 | $36,980 | +27% in Glendale |
| Carpenter | $60,110 | $75,740 | +26% in Glendale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Glendale cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 19% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $2,597 in Glendale.
What salary do I need in Glendale to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $71,448 a year gives the same standard of living in Glendale.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Glendale?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $95,332 in Glendale, 40% more in Glendale.