Quick answer
Overall prices in the Philadelphia, PA metro were 102.6 vs 95.4 in Cincinnati, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Philadelphia is 7.5% more expensive than Cincinnati; housing rents differ by 29% (113.1 vs 87.6). A $75,000 income in Philadelphia buys about what $69,746 buys in Cincinnati, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Philadelphia | Cincinnati | Philadelphia vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.6 | 95.4 | +7.5% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 93.8 | +3.3% |
| Housing (rents) | 113.1 | 87.6 | +29.1% |
| Utilities | 114.4 | 91.0 | +25.8% |
| Other services | 103.1 | 99.0 | +4.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 97.1 | +9.6% |
| $50,000 in Philadelphia equals in Cincinnati | $46,497 | ||
| $100,000 in Philadelphia equals in Cincinnati | $92,995 | ||
| $150,000 in Philadelphia equals in Cincinnati | $139,492 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.