Quick answer
Overall prices in the Cincinnati, OH metro were 95.4 vs 95.7 in Indianapolis, IN in 2024 (US = 100), so Cincinnati is 0.3% less expensive than Indianapolis; housing rents differ by 1% (87.6 vs 88.9). A $75,000 income in Cincinnati buys about what $75,256 buys in Indianapolis, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Cincinnati | Indianapolis | Cincinnati vs Indianapolis |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.4 | 95.7 | -0.3% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 94.3 | -0.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.6 | 88.9 | -1.5% |
| Utilities | 91.0 | 86.4 | +5.3% |
| Other services | 99.0 | 99.1 | -0.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.1 | 96.7 | +0.4% |
| $50,000 in Cincinnati equals in Indianapolis | $50,171 | ||
| $100,000 in Cincinnati equals in Indianapolis | $100,342 | ||
| $150,000 in Cincinnati equals in Indianapolis | $150,513 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.