Cincinnati
USA
Updated on August 10, 2025
Overview
Cincinnati is a city in the state of Ohio located in the southwest of the state, on the banks of the Ohio River. It is the third largest city in Ohio with a rich history as the first American 'boomtown'. The city is known for its 19th-century Italian architecture, especially in the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, and for being an important economic center in the American interior during the 19th century.
Average cost of living€2,224.97
Quality of Life72/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€750.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,323.44
1-bed flat (outside)€921.78
3-bed flat (center)€2,601.65
3-bed flat (outside)€1,800.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€170.00
Internet€57.38
Mobile plan€50.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€1.90
Monthly pass€75.81
Taxi start€3.00
Gasoline (1 l)€0.68
Leisure
Cinema ticket€12.00
Fitness club€35.00
Education
Preschool (month)€900.00
Intl. primary (year)€16,000.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€1,868.10
sqm outside center€1,678.57
Advantages
- ✓ Rich 19th-century historic architecture
- ✓ Strategic location along the Ohio River
- ✓ Important Midwest cultural and economic center
- ✓ Well-preserved German and Italian heritage
- ✓ Diverse metropolitan area spanning Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana
Disadvantages
- × Slowed population growth compared to other interior cities
- × Continental climate with cold winters
- × Economic dependence on traditional industries
- × Urban challenges typical of Rust Belt cities