Cincinnati is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Las Vegas to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,379
$1,806
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,614
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$79,676
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$427,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$2,065
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$159
👥 People living there
311,224
660,400
Commute to work
22.4 min
25.7 min
College degree
41.8%
27.7%
Own their home
39.8%
56.6%
Below poverty line
25.5%
14%
Unemployment
6.8%
7.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Las Vegas for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Las Vegas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $27,110 | -26% in Las Vegas |
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $103,940 | +24% in Las Vegas |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,180 | $75,920 | +18% in Las Vegas |
| Lawyer | $130,980 | $150,510 | +15% in Las Vegas |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,470 | $39,560 | -15% in Las Vegas |
| Nursing Assistant | $40,350 | $45,350 | +12% in Las Vegas |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,700 | $144,060 | +12% in Las Vegas |
| Electrician | $63,490 | $70,890 | +12% in Las Vegas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Las Vegas cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $1,806 in Las Vegas.
What salary do I need in Las Vegas to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $63,048 a year gives the same standard of living in Las Vegas.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Las Vegas?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $79,676 in Las Vegas, 28% more in Las Vegas.