Quick answer
Overall prices in the New York, NY metro were 112.6 vs 95.4 in Cincinnati, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so New York is 18.0% more expensive than Cincinnati; housing rents differ by 70% (148.6 vs 87.6). A $75,000 income in New York buys about what $63,544 buys in Cincinnati, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | New York | Cincinnati | New York vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 112.6 | 95.4 | +18.0% |
| Goods | 110.3 | 93.8 | +17.6% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.6 | 87.6 | +69.6% |
| Utilities | 127.0 | 91.0 | +39.7% |
| Other services | 105.8 | 99.0 | +6.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.5 | 97.1 | +16.9% |
| $50,000 in New York equals in Cincinnati | $42,363 | ||
| $100,000 in New York equals in Cincinnati | $84,726 | ||
| $150,000 in New York equals in Cincinnati | $127,089 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.