Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
7% cheaper
El Paso is 7% more affordable than Cincinnati. A $75,000 salary in Cincinnati is equivalent to $70,055 in El Paso.
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 El Paso sits at 69 (national average = 100). The median home in Cincinnati costs $195,000 compared to $185,000 in El Paso, a difference of $10,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Cincinnati versus $1,000 in El Paso.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Cincinnati scores 99 while El Paso scores 95. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Cincinnati (96) are higher than El Paso (89).
Median household income in Cincinnati is $44,003 compared to $47,568 in El Paso. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in El Paso.
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