Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
23% cheaper
Cincinnati is 23% more affordable than Burlington. A $75,000 salary in Burlington is equivalent to $57,839 in Cincinnati.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Burlington has a housing index of 139 while Cincinnati sits at 76 (national average = 100). The median home in Burlington costs $380,000 compared to $195,000 in Cincinnati, a difference of $185,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,800 in Burlington versus $1,100 in Cincinnati.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Burlington scores 108 while Cincinnati scores 99.
Healthcare costs in Burlington (116) are higher than Cincinnati (96).
Median household income in Burlington is $51,098 compared to $44,003 in Cincinnati. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cincinnati.
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