salaryCincinnati is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,379
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$133
👥 People living there
311,224
481,031
Commute to work
22.4 min
23 min
College degree
41.8%
54%
Own their home
39.8%
50.7%
Below poverty line
25.5%
11.9%
Unemployment
6.8%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $58,570 | $45,640 | -22% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $80,410 | $65,860 | -18% in Raleigh |
| Carpenter | $60,110 | $50,820 | -15% in Raleigh |
| Operations Manager | $100,670 | $114,940 | +14% in Raleigh |
| Truck Driver | $60,590 | $52,110 | -14% in Raleigh |
| Electrician | $63,490 | $56,800 | -11% in Raleigh |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,470 | $41,900 | -10% in Raleigh |
| Software Developer | $121,420 | $132,770 | +9% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $61,753 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $92,099 in Raleigh, 38% more in Raleigh.