Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
23% cheaper
Cincinnati is 23% more affordable than Manchester. A $75,000 salary in Manchester 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. Cincinnati has a housing index of 76 while Manchester sits at 140 (national average = 100). The median home in Cincinnati costs $195,000 compared to $350,000 in Manchester, a difference of $155,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Cincinnati versus $1,600 in Manchester.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Cincinnati scores 99 while Manchester scores 105. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Cincinnati (96) are lower than Manchester (112).
Median household income in Cincinnati is $44,003 compared to $65,018 in Manchester. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cincinnati.
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