Quick answer
Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 95.4 in Cincinnati, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 19.1% more expensive than Cincinnati; housing rents differ by 95% (170.4 vs 87.6). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $62,983 buys in Cincinnati, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Cincinnati | Los Angeles vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 95.4 | +19.1% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 93.8 | +13.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 87.6 | +94.5% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 91.0 | +74.4% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 99.0 | +5.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 97.1 | +16.7% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Cincinnati | $41,989 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Cincinnati | $83,978 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Cincinnati | $125,966 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.