Is Cincinnati a good city for foodies? (Hamilton, Lakewood: credit, income)

[TonyBologna]

How would it stack up compared to places like Grand Rapids Michigan, Richmond Virginia, and Louisville Kentucky when it comes to food but also as a place to live?

[jlawrence01]

Originally Posted by TonyBologna

How would it stack up compared to places like Grand Rapids Michigan, Richmond Virginia, and Louisville Kentucky when it comes to food but also as a place to live?

You can find good food in all four cities. What specifically are you looking for?

[TonyBologna]

Originally Posted by jlawrence01

You can find good food in all four cities. What specifically are you looking for?

Buffalo wings, bbq, ramen, Chinese takeout, Korean wings as well as bulgogi, pizza, burgers

[DannFrankenstein]

I gotta say as an outsider who’s only been to two of these cities, I think Cincy deserves some credit for having its own thing: Chili Mac. That place is mostly off my radar, but at least something unique to the city comes to mind.

I don’t even remember eating anywhere in Louisville. It was all about the Bourbon

[ram2]

Originally Posted by TonyBologna

Buffalo wings, bbq, ramen, Chinese takeout, Korean wings as well as bulgogi, pizza, burgers

For Cincinnati:

BBQ = Montgomery Inn

Pizza = LaBullBoxer31

Burgers = Zips

[TonyBologna]

Looking at taxes I come out almost even whichever side of the river I’m on (Ohio is slightly more). What are some advantages of being on the Ohio side vs Kentucky side?

[columbusboy8]

Cincinnati Chili 5-WAY!!

[jlawrence01]

Originally Posted by TonyBologna

Looking at taxes I come out almost even whichever side of the river I’m on (Ohio is slightly more). What are some advantages of being on the Ohio side vs Kentucky side?

You need to do a lot more analysis. If you compare state income tax between the states, you might find it to be similar. However, in most cases, the property taxes in Kentucky are a lot less. Also, you need to consider the LOCAL INCOME TAXES. In MANY COMMUNITIES, you pay local income tax in the city where you work AND the city where you live. It is not one or the other.

For example, when I relocated from Ohio in 2000, I was paying 2.0% Elyria, OH income tax PLUS approximately 1.5% income tax in Lakewood, OH income tax every year. (The tax rates have increased which was one of the reasons I relocated my business out of state.) You might be able to MITIGATE this if you live and work in the same city or if you live in an unincorporated area in Ohio. For example, If you live in Anderson Township (Hamilton Co.) and work there, there will be NO local income taxes. If you live in Anderson Township and work in the City of Cincinnati, you will the Cincinnati earnings tax ONLY.

I have told EVERYONE looking to relocate to Ohio, especially business owners, to contact a CPA prior to moving into the area so that you understand the full ramifications of your move.

[TonyBologna]

Originally Posted by jlawrence01

You need to do a lot more analysis. If you compare state income tax between the states, you might find it to be similar. However, in most cases, the property taxes in Kentucky are a lot less. Also, you need to consider the LOCAL INCOME TAXES. In MANY COMMUNITIES, you pay local income tax in the city where you work AND the city where you live. It is not one or the other.

For example, when I relocated from Ohio in 2000, I was paying 2.0% Elyria, OH income tax PLUS approximately 1.5% income tax in Lakewood, OH income tax every year. (The tax rates have increased which was one of the reasons I relocated my business out of state.) You might be able to MITIGATE this if you live and work in the same city or if you live in an unincorporated area in Ohio. For example, If you live in Anderson Township (Hamilton Co.) and work there, there will be NO local income taxes. If you live in Anderson Township and work in the City of Cincinnati, you will the Cincinnati earnings tax ONLY.

I have told EVERYONE looking to relocate to Ohio, especially business owners, to contact a CPA prior to moving into the area so that you understand the full ramifications of your move.

Thank you for the heads up. I will contact a CPA.

[TonyBologna]

My impression of Cincinnati from videos and forums is that it is a bigger version of Louisville. Is this accurate at all? It is hard to get a feel for a place without being there so I am probably way off.