salaryCincinnati is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Worcester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,379
$1,952
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,720
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$75,605
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$374,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
102.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$4,733
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$149
👥 People living there
311,224
207,055
Commute to work
22.4 min
24.1 min
College degree
41.8%
35.2%
Own their home
39.8%
42.8%
Below poverty line
25.5%
19.6%
Unemployment
6.8%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Worcester for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Worcester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,740 | $82,810 | +28% in Worcester |
| Plumber | $65,160 | $82,260 | +26% in Worcester |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,180 | $79,060 | +23% in Worcester |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,030 | $44,250 | +23% in Worcester |
| Carpenter | $60,110 | $73,010 | +21% in Worcester |
| Software Developer | $121,420 | $146,950 | +21% in Worcester |
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $100,240 | +20% in Worcester |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,750 | $90,300 | +19% in Worcester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Worcester cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $1,952 in Worcester.
What salary do I need in Worcester to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $64,500 a year gives the same standard of living in Worcester.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Worcester?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $75,605 in Worcester, 25% more in Worcester.