Quick answer
Overall prices in the Phoenix, AZ metro were 103.3 vs 95.4 in Cincinnati, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Phoenix is 8.3% more expensive than Cincinnati; housing rents differ by 38% (121.2 vs 87.6). A $75,000 income in Phoenix buys about what $69,232 buys in Cincinnati, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Phoenix | Cincinnati | Phoenix vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.3 | 95.4 | +8.3% |
| Goods | 95.0 | 93.8 | +1.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 121.2 | 87.6 | +38.4% |
| Utilities | 93.3 | 91.0 | +2.6% |
| Other services | 104.0 | 99.0 | +5.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.7 | 97.1 | +8.9% |
| $50,000 in Phoenix equals in Cincinnati | $46,155 | ||
| $100,000 in Phoenix equals in Cincinnati | $92,309 | ||
| $150,000 in Phoenix equals in Cincinnati | $138,464 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.