salaryCincinnati is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Houston to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,379
$1,533
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,499
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$69,901
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$277,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
98.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$4,198
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$157
👥 People living there
311,224
2,328,253
Commute to work
22.4 min
27.2 min
College degree
41.8%
36.6%
Own their home
39.8%
42.1%
Below poverty line
25.5%
19.9%
Unemployment
6.8%
6.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Houston for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $22,080 | -40% in Houston |
| Lawyer | $130,980 | $157,980 | +21% in Houston |
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $99,830 | +19% in Houston |
| Operations Manager | $100,670 | $119,600 | +19% in Houston |
| Carpenter | $60,110 | $49,670 | -17% in Houston |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,470 | $40,380 | -13% in Houston |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,750 | $67,370 | -11% in Houston |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,450 | $113,440 | +10% in Houston |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Houston cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $1,533 in Houston.
What salary do I need in Houston to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $62,050 a year gives the same standard of living in Houston.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Houston?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $69,901 in Houston, 18% more in Houston.