Cincinnati, OH vs Philadelphia, PA: where should you move?
Cincinnati: Big-city amenities at small-city prices. Philadelphia: Big-city amenities at the East Coast's fairest price.
Dimension
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Median home price
$313K
$395K
Effective property tax
1.59%
1.49%
Tax friendliness
6/10
6/10
Winter mildness
5/10
5/10
Summer comfort
8/10
7/10
Walkability
6/10
7/10
Outdoor access
5/10
5/10
Culture & food
7/10
9/10
Healthcare
10/10
10/10
Airport connectivity
8/10
9/10
Schools
6/10
6/10
Safety
5/10
5/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
9/10
7/10
Growth trajectory
6/10
3/10
Pick Cincinnati if your priorities lean: Median home price, Summer comfort, Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk), Growth trajectory. Pick Philadelphia if they lean: Effective property tax, Walkability, Culture & food, Airport connectivity. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.