Question 1

Is Cincinnati or Spokane cheaper to live in?

Accepted Answer

Cincinnati, OH is cheaper. Estimated essentials for a single person run about $357/month less than in Spokane, covering rent plus everyday costs. Typical rent is $1,353/mo in Cincinnati versus $1,531/mo in Spokane.

Question 2

What salary do you need in Cincinnati vs Spokane?

Accepted Answer

Living comfortably takes roughly $67,000/year before tax in Cincinnati, OH and $71,000/year in Spokane, WA — a difference of about $4,000. Both figures are after state and local income taxes are accounted for.

Question 3

Is Cincinnati or Spokane cheaper for a family?

Accepted Answer

Cincinnati, the same answer as for a single person. Two adults with a pre-schooler and a school-age child run about $9,267/month in Cincinnati and $10,576/month in Spokane, including county-median childcare.

Question 4

Should I move to Cincinnati or Spokane?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what you weight. Cincinnati costs less month to month, but cost is one of six factors — jobs, safety, climate, housing and amenities all differ too. Compare them against your own income and priorities rather than a single ranking.

Metric	Cincinnati64	Spokane61
Est. monthly cost (single)	$3,703	$4,060
Est. monthly cost (family of 4, incl. childcare)	$9,267	$10,576
Salary for comfort	$67,000/yr	$71,000/yr
Typical rent	$1,353	$1,531
Median home value	$215,300	$326,200
Median household income	$51,707	$65,745
Unemployment	4.0%	3.9%
Housing score	46	45
Jobs score	78	73
Safety score	19	24
Climate score	93	86
Amenities score	58	38
Population	309.6K	229.2K
Summer high / winter low	87° / 22°	83° / 25°

Cincinnati, OH vs Spokane, WA