Quick answer
Overall prices in the Riverside, CA metro were 106.4 vs 95.4 in Cincinnati, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Riverside is 11.6% more expensive than Cincinnati; housing rents differ by 48% (129.3 vs 87.6). A $75,000 income in Riverside buys about what $67,199 buys in Cincinnati, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Riverside | Cincinnati | Riverside vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.4 | 95.4 | +11.6% |
| Goods | 101.4 | 93.8 | +8.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 129.3 | 87.6 | +47.6% |
| Utilities | 148.6 | 91.0 | +63.4% |
| Other services | 101.3 | 99.0 | +2.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.3 | 97.1 | +9.5% |
| $50,000 in Riverside equals in Cincinnati | $44,799 | ||
| $100,000 in Riverside equals in Cincinnati | $89,598 | ||
| $150,000 in Riverside equals in Cincinnati | $134,397 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.