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CHICAGO vs. CINCINNATI
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$96,983
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
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
37.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.6% higher
Commute
32.4% lower
Health
1.6% higher
Taxes
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Personal
10.0% lower
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