Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
18% cheaper
Cincinnati is 18% more affordable than Reno. A $75,000 salary in Reno is equivalent to $61,486 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 Reno sits at 133 (national average = 100). The median home in Cincinnati costs $195,000 compared to $450,000 in Reno, a difference of $255,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Cincinnati versus $1,600 in Reno.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Cincinnati scores 99 while Reno scores 102. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Cincinnati (96) match Reno (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Cincinnati is $44,003 compared to $61,648 in Reno. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cincinnati.
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