Quick answer
Overall prices in the Minneapolis, MN metro were 104.8 vs 95.4 in Cincinnati, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Minneapolis is 9.9% more expensive than Cincinnati; housing rents differ by 28% (111.8 vs 87.6). A $75,000 income in Minneapolis buys about what $68,237 buys in Cincinnati, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Minneapolis | Cincinnati | Minneapolis vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.8 | 95.4 | +9.9% |
| Goods | 103.1 | 93.8 | +9.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.8 | 87.6 | +27.7% |
| Utilities | 93.5 | 91.0 | +2.8% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 99.0 | +5.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 102.9 | 97.1 | +6.0% |
| $50,000 in Minneapolis equals in Cincinnati | $45,491 | ||
| $100,000 in Minneapolis equals in Cincinnati | $90,983 | ||
| $150,000 in Minneapolis equals in Cincinnati | $136,474 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.