Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
16% cheaper
Cincinnati is 16% more affordable than Henderson. A $75,000 salary in Henderson is equivalent to $63,194 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 Henderson sits at 118 (national average = 100). The median home in Cincinnati costs $195,000 compared to $420,000 in Henderson, a difference of $225,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Cincinnati versus $1,500 in Henderson.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Cincinnati scores 99 while Henderson scores 102. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Cincinnati (96) match Henderson (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Cincinnati is $44,003 compared to $72,238 in Henderson. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cincinnati.
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