salaryCincinnati is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,379
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$142
👥 People living there
311,224
185,913
Commute to work
22.4 min
23.2 min
College degree
41.8%
24.1%
Own their home
39.8%
41.9%
Below poverty line
25.5%
17.6%
Unemployment
6.8%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Paradise for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $27,110 | -26% in Paradise |
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $103,940 | +24% in Paradise |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,180 | $75,920 | +18% in Paradise |
| Lawyer | $130,980 | $150,510 | +15% in Paradise |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,470 | $39,560 | -15% in Paradise |
| Nursing Assistant | $40,350 | $45,350 | +12% in Paradise |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,700 | $144,060 | +12% in Paradise |
| Electrician | $63,490 | $70,890 | +12% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $63,048 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Paradise?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $63,836 in Paradise, 11% more in Paradise.