Quick answer
Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 95.4 in Cincinnati, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 10.9% more expensive than Cincinnati; housing rents differ by 68% (146.9 vs 87.6). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $67,618 buys in Cincinnati, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Denver | Cincinnati | Denver vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 95.4 | +10.9% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 93.8 | +7.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 87.6 | +67.7% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 91.0 | -3.4% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 99.0 | +0.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 97.1 | +9.0% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in Cincinnati | $45,079 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in Cincinnati | $90,157 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in Cincinnati | $135,236 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.