salaryCincinnati is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,379
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$96
👥 People living there
311,224
681,294
Commute to work
22.4 min
30 min
College degree
41.8%
64.2%
Own their home
39.8%
41.5%
Below poverty line
25.5%
15.4%
Unemployment
6.8%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $100,670 | $156,460 | +55% in Washington |
| Lawyer | $130,980 | $195,190 | +49% in Washington |
| Software Developer | $121,420 | $154,930 | +28% in Washington |
| Accountant | $80,640 | $102,140 | +27% in Washington |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $46,040 | +26% in Washington |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,450 | $127,040 | +23% in Washington |
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $102,710 | +23% in Washington |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,740 | $79,470 | +23% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Washington cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $2,370 in Washington.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $68,502 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Washington?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $118,495 in Washington, 52% more in Washington.