🇺🇸 OH, United States · #205 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Cincinnati

9.2% below the United States average

Ranked #205 of 538 cities · More expensive than 61.9% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Cincinnati

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 1,587/mo USD 1,082/mo 32%
3-Bedroom USD 3,171/mo USD 1,842/mo 32%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-9.2% Affordable
Rent
-7.4% Average
Groceries
-9.4% Affordable
Restaurants
-18.0% Affordable
Purchasing Power
+7.4% Average

Living in Cincinnati: What to Expect

Cincinnati is affordable by global standards (ranked #205 of 538 cities). It is 9.2% cheaper than the United States average, based on 74 cities.

Groceries are affordable, while dining out is affordable. Restaurants offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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