Quick answer
Overall prices in the Cincinnati, OH metro were 95.4 vs 93.9 in Cleveland, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Cincinnati is 1.5% more expensive than Cleveland; housing rents differ by 10% (87.6 vs 79.4). A $75,000 income in Cincinnati buys about what $73,862 buys in Cleveland, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Cincinnati | Cleveland | Cincinnati vs Cleveland |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.4 | 93.9 | +1.5% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 93.6 | +0.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.6 | 79.4 | +10.3% |
| Utilities | 91.0 | 96.0 | -5.2% |
| Other services | 99.0 | 98.9 | +0.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.1 | 92.6 | +4.9% |
| $50,000 in Cincinnati equals in Cleveland | $49,241 | ||
| $100,000 in Cincinnati equals in Cleveland | $98,483 | ||
| $150,000 in Cincinnati equals in Cleveland | $147,724 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.