Quick answer
Overall prices in the Cincinnati, OH metro were 95.4 vs 92.5 in Kansas City, MO in 2024 (US = 100), so Cincinnati is 3.1% more expensive than Kansas City; housing rents differ by 1% (87.6 vs 86.6). A $75,000 income in Cincinnati buys about what $72,777 buys in Kansas City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Cincinnati | Kansas City | Cincinnati vs Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.4 | 92.5 | +3.1% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 94.1 | -0.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.6 | 86.6 | +1.1% |
| Utilities | 91.0 | 89.0 | +2.2% |
| Other services | 99.0 | 93.4 | +6.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.1 | 93.1 | +4.3% |
| $50,000 in Cincinnati equals in Kansas City | $48,518 | ||
| $100,000 in Cincinnati equals in Kansas City | $97,036 | ||
| $150,000 in Cincinnati equals in Kansas City | $145,554 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.