Quick answer
Overall prices in the Atlanta, GA metro were 100.1 vs 95.4 in Cincinnati, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Atlanta is 4.9% more expensive than Cincinnati; housing rents differ by 27% (111.0 vs 87.6). A $75,000 income in Atlanta buys about what $71,486 buys in Cincinnati, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Atlanta | Cincinnati | Atlanta vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.1 | 95.4 | +4.9% |
| Goods | 100.4 | 93.8 | +7.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.0 | 87.6 | +26.7% |
| Utilities | 96.2 | 91.0 | +5.8% |
| Other services | 96.7 | 99.0 | -2.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.1 | 97.1 | +1.0% |
| $50,000 in Atlanta equals in Cincinnati | $47,657 | ||
| $100,000 in Atlanta equals in Cincinnati | $95,315 | ||
| $150,000 in Atlanta equals in Cincinnati | $142,972 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.