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:
$70,623/year
▼ $4,377 less than you make now
| Category | Milwaukee | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $70,623 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,151 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,379 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,024 |
| State Tax | -$3,389 | -$1,226 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,760 | $56,844 |
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 | $37,725 | -$2,275 | $32,029 |
| $50,000 | $47,355 | -$2,645 | $39,502 |
| $60,000 | $56,866 | -$3,134 | $46,883 |
| $75,000 | $70,623 | -$4,377 | $56,844 |
| $100,000 | $94,249 | -$5,751 | $72,815 |
| $150,000 | $141,862 | -$8,138 | $104,217 |
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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