salaryCincinnati is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,379
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$109
👥 People living there
311,224
754,195
Commute to work
22.4 min
26 min
College degree
41.8%
68.4%
Own their home
39.8%
43.7%
Below poverty line
25.5%
9.9%
Unemployment
6.8%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $58,570 | $101,090 | +73% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $63,490 | $101,780 | +60% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,740 | $102,920 | +59% in Seattle |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $57,280 | +57% in Seattle |
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $128,260 | +53% in Seattle |
| Cashier | $29,170 | $44,210 | +52% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $65,160 | $95,230 | +46% in Seattle |
| Operations Manager | $100,670 | $146,030 | +45% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $69,917 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Seattle?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $133,583 in Seattle, 57% more in Seattle.