Quick answer
Overall prices in the Baltimore, MD metro were 104.5 vs 95.4 in Cincinnati, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Baltimore is 9.6% more expensive than Cincinnati; housing rents differ by 35% (118.2 vs 87.6). A $75,000 income in Baltimore buys about what $68,456 buys in Cincinnati, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Baltimore | Cincinnati | Baltimore vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.5 | 95.4 | +9.6% |
| Goods | 102.4 | 93.8 | +9.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 118.2 | 87.6 | +34.9% |
| Utilities | 110.2 | 91.0 | +21.2% |
| Other services | 101.5 | 99.0 | +2.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 97.1 | +9.6% |
| $50,000 in Baltimore equals in Cincinnati | $45,637 | ||
| $100,000 in Baltimore equals in Cincinnati | $91,275 | ||
| $150,000 in Baltimore equals in Cincinnati | $136,912 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.