Costs of living in Cincinnati, Ohio



Husband and wife, 2 kids in college.


Mortgage is $1,500/month (inc. taxes & insurance)
Pay an additional $500/month paying down home equity line

$350/month for cell phones

$100/month landline & DSL

$120/month cable

Average $225/month gas & electric

$120/month for water, trash, etc.

Fuel (2 cars - large SUV/small SUV): 500/month

Groceries: $1,000/month

Eating Out/Entertainment: $600/month

rent: $500 for 1 BR in Over the Rhine neighborhood

Utilities: $80/month thermostat at 65 deg. and lights at minimum

Food: I'm a student, so around $300/month - not much eating out