Moving from Milwaukee to Cincinnati?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Milwaukee lifestyle in Cincinnati, you'd need to earn:
$73,788/year
▼ $1,212 less than you make now
| Category | Milwaukee | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $73,788 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,847 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,575 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,070 |
| State Tax | -$3,389 | -$1,313 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,760 | $58,983 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -1.6% in Cincinnati
- Housing is -9.8% in Cincinnati
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $2,042/year in taxes in Cincinnati
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~324 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Milwaukee to Cincinnati
| Your Milwaukee Salary | Cincinnati Equivalent | Difference | Cincinnati Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $39,353 | -$647 | $33,293 |
| $50,000 | $49,192 | -$808 | $40,928 |
| $60,000 | $59,030 | -$970 | $48,562 |
| $75,000 | $73,788 | -$1,212 | $58,983 |
| $100,000 | $98,383 | -$1,617 | $75,609 |
| $150,000 | $147,575 | -$2,425 | $107,922 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Milwaukee and Cincinnati Compare
Housing (10% cheaper in Cincinnati)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Cincinnati rents for $1,080/month compared to $1,200/month in Milwaukee. Median home prices: $260,000 in Cincinnati vs $290,000 in Milwaukee.
Taxes
Wisconsin has a progressive state income tax from 3.5% to 7.6%. Ohio has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 3.5%. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Cincinnati would save you about $2,042/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Cincinnati's overall cost of living is 1.6% lower than Milwaukee, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Milwaukee: 96.9, Cincinnati: 95.4.
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