Chicago, Illinois vs. Cincinnati, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cincinnati, Ohio is 19.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $24,246 in Cincinnati, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cincinnati, Ohio is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Cincinnati
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Cincinnati, OH
Compared to Chicago, Cincinnati is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
  Food
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Unlock with Premium
  Median Home Cost
  Unlock with Premium
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Unlock with Premium
  Childcare
  Unlock with Premium
  Personal
  10.0% lower
Cost of Food
Popular Cost of Living Searches
Current CityComparison City
Milford, OhioAstoria, OregonCompare
Johnston, IowaPeoria, ArizonaCompare
Seattle, WashingtonIndianapolis, IndianaCompare
Elizabethtown, KentuckyGalveston, TexasCompare
Kennett Square, PennsylvaniaAlamosa, ColoradoCompare
Rosamond, CaliforniaRoy, UtahCompare
Grants, New MexicoAztec, New MexicoCompare
St. Petersburg, FloridaSalt Lake City, UtahCompare
Upper Macungie, PennsylvaniaRio Rancho, New MexicoCompare
Eagle River, WisconsinSarasota, FloridaCompare

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.