Quick answer
Overall prices in the Austin, TX metro were 98.1 vs 95.4 in Cincinnati, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Austin is 2.8% more expensive than Cincinnati; housing rents differ by 37% (120.4 vs 87.6). A $75,000 income in Austin buys about what $72,938 buys in Cincinnati, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Austin | Cincinnati | Austin vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.1 | 95.4 | +2.8% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 93.8 | +0.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 120.4 | 87.6 | +37.4% |
| Utilities | 82.0 | 91.0 | -9.8% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 99.0 | -2.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.6 | 97.1 | +2.6% |
| $50,000 in Austin equals in Cincinnati | $48,625 | ||
| $100,000 in Austin equals in Cincinnati | $97,251 | ||
| $150,000 in Austin equals in Cincinnati | $145,876 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.