Quick answer
Overall prices in the Detroit, MI metro were 100.3 vs 95.4 in Cincinnati, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Detroit is 5.2% more expensive than Cincinnati; housing rents differ by 8% (94.7 vs 87.6). A $75,000 income in Detroit buys about what $71,315 buys in Cincinnati, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Detroit | Cincinnati | Detroit vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.3 | 95.4 | +5.2% |
| Goods | 98.8 | 93.8 | +5.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.7 | 87.6 | +8.1% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 91.0 | +17.6% |
| Other services | 102.6 | 99.0 | +3.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 100.6 | 97.1 | +3.6% |
| $50,000 in Detroit equals in Cincinnati | $47,543 | ||
| $100,000 in Detroit equals in Cincinnati | $95,087 | ||
| $150,000 in Detroit equals in Cincinnati | $142,630 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.