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Overall prices in the Cincinnati, OH metro were 95.4 vs 100.9 in Salt Lake City, UT in 2024 (US = 100), so Cincinnati is 5.5% less expensive than Salt Lake City; housing rents differ by 29% (87.6 vs 123.3). A $75,000 income in Cincinnati buys about what $79,324 buys in Salt Lake City, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Cincinnati | Salt Lake City | Cincinnati vs Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.4 | 100.9 | -5.5% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 96.4 | -2.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.6 | 123.3 | -29.0% |
| Utilities | 91.0 | 79.0 | +15.1% |
| Other services | 99.0 | 99.0 | +0.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.1 | 98.5 | -1.4% |
| $50,000 in Cincinnati equals in Salt Lake City | $52,882 | ||
| $100,000 in Cincinnati equals in Salt Lake City | $105,765 | ||
| $150,000 in Cincinnati equals in Salt Lake City | $158,647 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.