Detroit, Michigan vs. Cincinnati, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cincinnati, Ohio is 2.1% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $43,057 in Cincinnati, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cincinnati, Ohio is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
47% cheaper in Cincinnati
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Cincinnati, OH
Compared to Detroit, Cincinnati is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  47.5% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower