salaryCincinnati is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Ontario to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,379
$2,618
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$2,120
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$95,923
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$607,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$3,638
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$134
👥 People living there
311,224
180,547
Commute to work
22.4 min
31.5 min
College degree
41.8%
22.5%
Own their home
39.8%
58%
Below poverty line
25.5%
12.4%
Unemployment
6.8%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Ontario for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Ontario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $133,940 | +60% in Ontario |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,740 | $98,520 | +52% in Ontario |
| Firefighter | $58,570 | $79,160 | +35% in Ontario |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,700 | $169,920 | +32% in Ontario |
| Physician Assistant | $128,520 | $165,490 | +29% in Ontario |
| Police Officer | $80,410 | $101,870 | +27% in Ontario |
| Cashier | $29,170 | $35,700 | +22% in Ontario |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,180 | $76,970 | +20% in Ontario |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Ontario cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $2,618 in Ontario.
What salary do I need in Ontario to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $66,966 a year gives the same standard of living in Ontario.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Ontario?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $95,923 in Ontario, 41% more in Ontario.