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Overall prices in the Cincinnati, OH metro were 95.4 vs 98.2 in Raleigh, NC in 2024 (US = 100), so Cincinnati is 2.8% less expensive than Raleigh; housing rents differ by 15% (87.6 vs 103.5). A $75,000 income in Cincinnati buys about what $77,192 buys in Raleigh, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Cincinnati | Raleigh | Cincinnati vs Raleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.4 | 98.2 | -2.8% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 96.6 | -3.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.6 | 103.5 | -15.3% |
| Utilities | 91.0 | 89.0 | +2.2% |
| Other services | 99.0 | 98.2 | +0.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.1 | 97.0 | +0.1% |
| $50,000 in Cincinnati equals in Raleigh | $51,461 | ||
| $100,000 in Cincinnati equals in Raleigh | $102,922 | ||
| $150,000 in Cincinnati equals in Raleigh | $154,383 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.