Quick answer
Overall prices in the Pittsburgh, PA metro were 94.7 vs 95.4 in Cincinnati, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Pittsburgh is 0.7% less expensive than Cincinnati; housing rents differ by 18% (72.0 vs 87.6). A $75,000 income in Pittsburgh buys about what $75,554 buys in Cincinnati, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Pittsburgh | Cincinnati | Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 95.4 | -0.7% |
| Goods | 100.7 | 93.8 | +7.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 72.0 | 87.6 | -17.8% |
| Utilities | 107.7 | 91.0 | +18.4% |
| Other services | 97.7 | 99.0 | -1.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.4 | 97.1 | -4.8% |
| $50,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Cincinnati | $50,369 | ||
| $100,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Cincinnati | $100,738 | ||
| $150,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Cincinnati | $151,108 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.