Quick answer
Overall prices in the Cincinnati, OH metro were 95.4 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Cincinnati is 0.5% less expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 8% (87.6 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Cincinnati buys about what $75,373 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Cincinnati | Buffalo | Cincinnati vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.4 | 95.8 | -0.5% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 99.7 | -6.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.6 | 81.0 | +8.2% |
| Utilities | 91.0 | 129.5 | -29.8% |
| Other services | 99.0 | 97.8 | +1.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.1 | 97.0 | +0.0% |
| $50,000 in Cincinnati equals in Buffalo | $50,249 | ||
| $100,000 in Cincinnati equals in Buffalo | $100,497 | ||
| $150,000 in Cincinnati equals in Buffalo | $150,746 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.