Cincinnati, OH vs St. Louis, MO: where should you move?
Cincinnati: Big-city amenities at small-city prices. St. Louis: Institutions of a bigger city; reputation drag.
Dimension
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Median home price
$313K
$280K
Effective property tax
1.59%
0.98%
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
7/10
Healthcare
10/10
10/10
Airport connectivity
8/10
8/10
Schools
6/10
6/10
Safety
5/10
4/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
9/10
2/10
Growth trajectory
6/10
1/10
Pick Cincinnati if your priorities lean: Summer comfort, Safety, Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk), Growth trajectory. Pick St. Louis if they lean: Median home price, Effective property tax, Walkability. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.