Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
7% cheaper
Cincinnati is 7% more affordable than Spokane. A $75,000 salary in Spokane is equivalent to $69,643 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 Spokane sits at 94 (national average = 100). The median home in Cincinnati costs $195,000 compared to $310,000 in Spokane, a difference of $115,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Cincinnati versus $1,200 in Spokane.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Cincinnati scores 99 while Spokane scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Cincinnati (96) are lower than Spokane (102). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Cincinnati is $44,003 compared to $48,834 in Spokane. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Cincinnati.
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