Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Diego, CA metro were 111.9 vs 95.4 in Cincinnati, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so San Diego is 17.3% more expensive than Cincinnati; housing rents differ by 105% (179.3 vs 87.6). A $75,000 income in San Diego buys about what $63,928 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 Diego | Cincinnati | San Diego vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.9 | 95.4 | +17.3% |
| Goods | 108.0 | 93.8 | +15.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 179.3 | 87.6 | +104.6% |
| Utilities | 174.2 | 91.0 | +91.6% |
| Other services | 99.6 | 99.0 | +0.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.7 | 97.1 | +17.1% |
| $50,000 in San Diego equals in Cincinnati | $42,619 | ||
| $100,000 in San Diego equals in Cincinnati | $85,238 | ||
| $150,000 in San Diego equals in Cincinnati | $127,857 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.