Hamilton, OH
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$61,006
across all roles
Cost Index
77
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$1,147/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
7/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Hamilton?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.86× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 77 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,718/mo, Hamilton is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
77
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,147
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,718
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$53,558
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.86×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Hamilton
By gross annual salary
- $191,864
- $190,886
- $189,554
- $186,176
- $184,113
- $184,103
- $182,235
- $179,566
- $172,751
- $170,638
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $9,679/mo
- $9,619/mo
- $9,538/mo
- $9,333/mo
- $9,207/mo
- $9,207/mo
- $9,093/mo
- $8,931/mo
- $8,516/mo
- $8,388/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Hamilton
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
Veterinary Assistants And Laboratory Animal Caretakers
$9/mo left
$32,907/yr gross
Receptionists And Information Clerks
$15/mo left
$33,003/yr gross
Demonstrators And Product Promoters
$17/mo left
$33,046/yr gross
Motor Vehicle Operators
$22/mo left
$33,128/yr gross
Dietetic Technicians
$39/mo left
$33,403/yr gross
Explore Hamilton Further
All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.