2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Hamilton, OH vs Dry Ridge, OH

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Is it cheaper to live in Dry Ridge or is it cheaper to live in Hamilton?
- Dry Ridge is 0.9% more expensive than Hamilton.

Which city has more affordable housing, Dry Ridge or Hamilton?
- Dry Ridge housing costs are 29.6% more expensive than Hamilton housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Hamilton or is Health Care more affordable in Dry Ridge.
- Health related expenses are 0.7% more in Dry Ridge.
 Hamilton, OHDry Ridge, OHUnited States
 Overall  Unlock88.3100
 Food & Groceries97.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock89.4100
 Housing72.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$199,500$338,100
 Utilities104  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock93.8100
 Miscellaneous111.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Hamilton    10 Reviews

Hamilton is like an Island, a little lost in time and separated from the surrounding world. There is a reason why people who don't live there call Hamilton Hamiltucky.  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Hamilton most of my life, and I must say that I have enjoyed watching the progress over the last couple of years. The new amphitheater along the river was  More

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Over 11 years ago

We LOVE living in Hamilton! We have lived in town since 2009 and enjoy all that the city has to offer. Great sculptures all over town. Its no wonder they call it the  More

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