Cost of Living in Cincinnati, OH

Last updated 2026-06-12 · MovePlan Editorial Team

Below the national average, an affordable, walkable Ohio city with cheap housing.

• Cost of living index (US avg = 100): 91
• Median 2BR rent: $1,300/mo
• Housing: 84 vs 100
• Groceries: 95 vs 100
• Utilities: 102 vs 100
• Transportation: 96 vs 100
• Healthcare: 95 vs 100

Cincinnati offers a walkable downtown, distinctive food, and affordable houses. Below-average costs across the board make it a strong Midwest value.

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