Quick answer
Overall prices in the Cincinnati, OH metro were 95.4 vs 95.5 in Columbus, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Cincinnati is 0.1% less expensive than Columbus; housing rents differ by 0% (87.6 vs 87.9). A $75,000 income in Cincinnati buys about what $75,078 buys in Columbus, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Cincinnati | Columbus | Cincinnati vs Columbus |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.4 | 95.5 | -0.1% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 93.6 | +0.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.6 | 87.9 | -0.4% |
| Utilities | 91.0 | 95.5 | -4.8% |
| Other services | 99.0 | 98.9 | +0.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.1 | 96.6 | +0.5% |
| $50,000 in Cincinnati equals in Columbus | $50,052 | ||
| $100,000 in Cincinnati equals in Columbus | $100,104 | ||
| $150,000 in Cincinnati equals in Columbus | $150,156 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.