Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 95.4 in Cincinnati, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 8.1% more expensive than Cincinnati; housing rents differ by 35% (117.9 vs 87.6). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $69,384 buys in Cincinnati, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Cincinnati | Dallas vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 95.4 | +8.1% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 93.8 | +9.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 87.6 | +34.5% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 91.0 | -0.3% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 99.0 | +0.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 97.1 | +4.4% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Cincinnati | $46,256 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Cincinnati | $92,511 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Cincinnati | $138,767 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.