Quick answer
Overall prices in the Sacramento, CA metro were 106.7 vs 95.4 in Cincinnati, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Sacramento is 11.8% more expensive than Cincinnati; housing rents differ by 49% (130.2 vs 87.6). A $75,000 income in Sacramento buys about what $67,055 buys in Cincinnati, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Sacramento | Cincinnati | Sacramento vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.7 | 95.4 | +11.8% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 93.8 | +12.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 130.2 | 87.6 | +48.7% |
| Utilities | 151.3 | 91.0 | +66.3% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 99.0 | +1.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.3 | 97.1 | +4.3% |
| $50,000 in Sacramento equals in Cincinnati | $44,703 | ||
| $100,000 in Sacramento equals in Cincinnati | $89,407 | ||
| $150,000 in Sacramento equals in Cincinnati | $134,110 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.