salaryCincinnati is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mesa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,379
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$168
👥 People living there
311,224
511,764
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.7 min
College degree
41.8%
32.5%
Own their home
39.8%
64.4%
Below poverty line
25.5%
10.3%
Unemployment
6.8%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $47,530 | +30% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,180 | $78,080 | +22% in Mesa |
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $100,830 | +21% in Mesa |
| Cashier | $29,170 | $34,920 | +20% in Mesa |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,810 | $35,960 | +17% in Mesa |
| Nursing Assistant | $40,350 | $45,290 | +12% in Mesa |
| Warehouse Worker | $40,240 | $44,950 | +12% in Mesa |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,030 | $39,170 | +9% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $64,999 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Mesa?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $89,248 in Mesa, 36% more in Mesa.