Quick answer
Overall prices in the Cincinnati, OH metro were 95.4 vs 99.5 in Jacksonville, FL in 2024 (US = 100), so Cincinnati is 4.1% less expensive than Jacksonville; housing rents differ by 20% (87.6 vs 109.8). A $75,000 income in Cincinnati buys about what $78,235 buys in Jacksonville, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Cincinnati | Jacksonville | Cincinnati vs Jacksonville |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.4 | 99.5 | -4.1% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 96.2 | -2.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.6 | 109.8 | -20.2% |
| Utilities | 91.0 | 87.5 | +3.9% |
| Other services | 99.0 | 98.9 | +0.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.1 | 99.6 | -2.5% |
| $50,000 in Cincinnati equals in Jacksonville | $52,157 | ||
| $100,000 in Cincinnati equals in Jacksonville | $104,314 | ||
| $150,000 in Cincinnati equals in Jacksonville | $156,471 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.