Quick answer
Overall prices in the Cincinnati, OH metro were 95.4 vs 92.6 in New Orleans, LA in 2024 (US = 100), so Cincinnati is 3.0% more expensive than New Orleans; housing rents differ by 2% (87.6 vs 86.0). A $75,000 income in Cincinnati buys about what $72,819 buys in New Orleans, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Cincinnati | New Orleans | Cincinnati vs New Orleans |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.4 | 92.6 | +3.0% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 93.7 | +0.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.6 | 86.0 | +1.9% |
| Utilities | 91.0 | 71.2 | +27.7% |
| Other services | 99.0 | 95.7 | +3.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.1 | 98.2 | -1.2% |
| $50,000 in Cincinnati equals in New Orleans | $48,546 | ||
| $100,000 in Cincinnati equals in New Orleans | $97,092 | ||
| $150,000 in Cincinnati equals in New Orleans | $145,639 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.