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Overall prices in the Cincinnati, OH metro were 95.4 vs 93.1 in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY in 2024 (US = 100), so Cincinnati is 2.5% more expensive than Louisville/Jefferson County; housing rents differ by 12% (87.6 vs 78.6). A $75,000 income in Cincinnati buys about what $73,194 buys in Louisville/Jefferson County, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Cincinnati | Louisville/Jefferson County | Cincinnati vs Louisville/Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.4 | 93.1 | +2.5% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 96.2 | -2.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.6 | 78.6 | +11.5% |
| Utilities | 91.0 | 75.0 | +21.3% |
| Other services | 99.0 | 96.8 | +2.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.1 | 93.2 | +4.2% |
| $50,000 in Cincinnati equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $48,796 | ||
| $100,000 in Cincinnati equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $97,593 | ||
| $150,000 in Cincinnati equals in Louisville/Jefferson County | $146,389 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.