salaryCincinnati is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tempe to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,379
$1,953
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,899
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$85,917
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$455,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$2,175
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$146
👥 People living there
311,224
188,065
Commute to work
22.4 min
20.9 min
College degree
41.8%
50%
Own their home
39.8%
42.3%
Below poverty line
25.5%
15.8%
Unemployment
6.8%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Tempe for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Tempe | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $47,530 | +30% in Tempe |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,180 | $78,080 | +22% in Tempe |
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $100,830 | +21% in Tempe |
| Cashier | $29,170 | $34,920 | +20% in Tempe |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,810 | $35,960 | +17% in Tempe |
| Nursing Assistant | $40,350 | $45,290 | +12% in Tempe |
| Warehouse Worker | $40,240 | $44,950 | +12% in Tempe |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,030 | $39,170 | +9% in Tempe |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Tempe cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $1,953 in Tempe.
What salary do I need in Tempe to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $64,999 a year gives the same standard of living in Tempe.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Tempe?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $85,917 in Tempe, 34% more in Tempe.