How expensive is Cincinnati compared to the rest of United States?

Cincinnati ranks #234 out of 558 cities globally. It is 10.0% cheaper than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 35.9 and local purchasing power is 155.5.

What is the average rent in Cincinnati?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Cincinnati city centre costs approximately USD 1,587 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,082 (saving 32%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 3,171.

Is Cincinnati affordable to live in?

Cincinnati is affordable overall. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are very affordable, and local purchasing power is strong.

🇺🇸 OH, United States · #234 of 558 cities · 2026

Levnadskostnader i Cincinnati

10.0% under United States-genomsnittet

Placering #234 av 558 städer · Dyrare än 58.1% av städerna i världen

-10.0%

Levnadskostnader

Se United States-ranking →

-6.5%

Hyra

Se United States-ranking →

-9.1%

Livsmedel

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+12.8%

Köpkraft

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Jämfört med United States-genomsnittet

Hyrespriser

Hyrespriser i Cincinnati

Lägenhet	Innerstad	Utanför centrum	Du sparar
1 rum	USD 1,587/mo	USD 1,082/mo	32%
3 rum	USD 3,171/mo	USD 1,842/mo	32%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Cincinnati

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$4.25	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$2.23	2 sources
Bread (500g)	$2.48	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	$12.87	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	$10.08	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$9.20	2 sources
Eggs (12)	$5.43	1 source
Milk (1L)	$0.85	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	$1.85	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	$4.16	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$16.50	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

$4.25

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$2.23

Bread (500g)

$2.48

Local cheese (1kg)

$12.87

Chicken (1kg)

$10.08

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$9.20

Eggs (12)

$5.43

Milk (1L)

$0.85

Potatoes (1kg)

$1.85

Tomatoes (1kg)

$4.16

Wine (mid-range)

$16.50

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$7.00	2 sources
Cappuccino	$6.00	1 source
McMeal	$11.00	1 source
Cheap meal	$17.50	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$82.00	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

$7.00

Cappuccino

$6.00

McMeal

$11.00

Cheap meal

$17.50

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$82.00

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$130.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$56.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	$98.65	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$47.36	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

$130.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$56.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

$98.65

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$47.36

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$14.00	2 sources
Gym membership	$33.60	2 sources

Cinema ticket

$14.00

Gym membership

$33.60

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.82	2 sources
Taxi start	$3.75	1 source
Monthly pass	$95.50	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

$0.82

Taxi start

$3.75

Monthly pass

$95.50

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$162.44	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

$162.44

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. August 2026.

Kostnadsindex

Levnadskostnader

-10.0% Affordable

Hyra

-6.5% Average

Livsmedel

-9.1% Affordable

Restauranger

-20.9% Very affordable

Köpkraft

+12.8% Strong

Att bo i Cincinnati: vad du kan förvänta dig

Cincinnati är affordable enligt globala mått (plats #234 av 558 städer). 10.0% billigare än United States-genomsnittet, baserat på 80 städer.

Matvaror är affordable, medan att äta ute är very affordable. Restaurants erbjuder bäst värde, medan Rent är dyrast.

Den lokala köpkraften är stark — invånare har råd med fler varor och tjänster än i de flesta städer.

Levnadskostnader i Cincinnati

Hyrespriser i Cincinnati

Prices of Goods & Services in Cincinnati

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

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