Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Antonio, TX metro were 94.7 vs 95.4 in Cincinnati, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so San Antonio is 0.7% less expensive than Cincinnati; housing rents differ by 8% (94.6 vs 87.6). A $75,000 income in San Antonio buys about what $75,518 buys in Cincinnati, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Antonio | Cincinnati | San Antonio vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 95.4 | -0.7% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 93.8 | +0.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.6 | 87.6 | +8.0% |
| Utilities | 82.2 | 91.0 | -9.7% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 99.0 | -2.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.1 | 97.1 | -1.0% |
| $50,000 in San Antonio equals in Cincinnati | $50,345 | ||
| $100,000 in San Antonio equals in Cincinnati | $100,690 | ||
| $150,000 in San Antonio equals in Cincinnati | $151,036 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.