Cincinnati is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Irving to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,379
$1,892
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,827
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$88,254
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$315,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$4,752
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$159
👥 People living there
311,224
256,492
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.1 min
College degree
41.8%
42.4%
Own their home
39.8%
38.1%
Below poverty line
25.5%
11%
Unemployment
6.8%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Irving for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Irving | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $24,160 | -34% in Irving |
| Lawyer | $130,980 | $168,510 | +29% in Irving |
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $101,420 | +21% in Irving |
| Carpenter | $60,110 | $48,740 | -19% in Irving |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,450 | $122,520 | +18% in Irving |
| Police Officer | $80,410 | $92,910 | +16% in Irving |
| Firefighter | $58,570 | $64,900 | +11% in Irving |
| Operations Manager | $100,670 | $111,010 | +10% in Irving |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Irving cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $1,892 in Irving.
What salary do I need in Irving to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $64,857 a year gives the same standard of living in Irving.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Irving?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $88,254 in Irving, 35% more in Irving.