Quick answer
Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 95.4 in Cincinnati, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 3.4% more expensive than Cincinnati; housing rents differ by 19% (104.5 vs 87.6). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $72,522 buys in Cincinnati, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Houston | Cincinnati | Houston vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 95.4 | +3.4% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 93.8 | +7.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 87.6 | +19.3% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 91.0 | +4.8% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 99.0 | -3.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 97.1 | +2.4% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Cincinnati | $48,348 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Cincinnati | $96,696 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Cincinnati | $145,044 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.