Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
13% cheaper
Cincinnati is 13% more affordable than Colorado Springs. A $75,000 salary in Colorado Springs is equivalent to $65,000 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. Cincinnati has a housing index of 76 while Colorado Springs sits at 115 (national average = 100). The median home in Cincinnati costs $195,000 compared to $380,000 in Colorado Springs, a difference of $185,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Cincinnati versus $1,500 in Colorado Springs.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Cincinnati scores 99 while Colorado Springs scores 100. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Cincinnati (96) are lower than Colorado Springs (104). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Cincinnati is $44,003 compared to $64,712 in Colorado Springs. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cincinnati.
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