Quick answer
Overall prices in the Portland, OR metro were 105.4 vs 95.4 in Cincinnati, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Portland is 10.5% more expensive than Cincinnati; housing rents differ by 43% (125.1 vs 87.6). A $75,000 income in Portland buys about what $67,849 buys in Cincinnati, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Portland | Cincinnati | Portland vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.4 | 95.4 | +10.5% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 93.8 | +12.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.1 | 87.6 | +42.8% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 91.0 | +17.6% |
| Other services | 100.1 | 99.0 | +1.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.7 | 97.1 | +1.7% |
| $50,000 in Portland equals in Cincinnati | $45,233 | ||
| $100,000 in Portland equals in Cincinnati | $90,466 | ||
| $150,000 in Portland equals in Cincinnati | $135,699 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.