Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
10% cheaper
Cincinnati is 10% more affordable than Las Vegas. A $75,000 salary in Las Vegas is equivalent to $67,574 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 Las Vegas sits at 106 (national average = 100). The median home in Cincinnati costs $195,000 compared to $350,000 in Las Vegas, a difference of $155,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Cincinnati versus $1,400 in Las Vegas.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Cincinnati scores 99 while Las Vegas scores 101. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Cincinnati (96) match Las Vegas (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Cincinnati is $44,003 compared to $56,415 in Las Vegas. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cincinnati.
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