Head to head
Cincinnati, OH vs St. Louis, MO
Cincinnati is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $70/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $2,500 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | Cincinnati63 | St. Louis59 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $3,283 | $3,353 |
| Salary for comfort | $58,000/yr | $60,500/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,120 | $1,120 |
| Median home value | $215,300 | $185,100 |
| Median household income | $51,707 | $55,279 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| Housing score | 52 | 71 |
| Jobs score | 41 | 30 |
| Safety score | 25 | 3 |
| Climate score | 93 | 97 |
| Amenities score | 62 | 62 |
| Population | 309.6K | 293.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 87° / 24° | 90° / 24° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Cincinnati, OH
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