salaryCincinnati is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Scottsdale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,379
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$182
👥 People living there
311,224
243,821
Commute to work
22.4 min
21.6 min
College degree
41.8%
61.9%
Own their home
39.8%
67%
Below poverty line
25.5%
7.3%
Unemployment
6.8%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Scottsdale for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Scottsdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $47,530 | +30% in Scottsdale |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,180 | $78,080 | +22% in Scottsdale |
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $100,830 | +21% in Scottsdale |
| Cashier | $29,170 | $34,920 | +20% in Scottsdale |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,810 | $35,960 | +17% in Scottsdale |
| Nursing Assistant | $40,350 | $45,290 | +12% in Scottsdale |
| Warehouse Worker | $40,240 | $44,950 | +12% in Scottsdale |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,030 | $39,170 | +9% in Scottsdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $2,287 in Scottsdale.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $64,999 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 52% more in Scottsdale.