Here's what it costs to live in Cincinnati, Ohio, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $953 per month, while the typical home is valued around $215,300. Households earn a median of $51,707 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 53. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$51,707
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$953
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$215,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
3.50%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
5.75%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | $111,180 |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | $89,190 |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | $75,710 |
| ⚡Electrician | $64,780 |
| 📊Accountant | $83,270 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
309,595
Latest estimate
Median Age
33 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
53.0
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Cincinnati?
The cost of living index for Cincinnati is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Cincinnati?
The median gross rent in Cincinnati is $953 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Cincinnati?
The median household income in Cincinnati is $51,707 per year.
What is the median home value in Cincinnati?
The median home value in Cincinnati is $215,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 53.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Cincinnati?
Ohio has a top state income tax rate of 3.50% and a statewide sales tax of 5.75% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology