Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Francisco, CA metro were 115.6 vs 95.4 in Cincinnati, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so San Francisco is 21.2% more expensive than Cincinnati; housing rents differ by 122% (194.7 vs 87.6). A $75,000 income in San Francisco buys about what $61,868 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 Francisco | Cincinnati | San Francisco vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 115.6 | 95.4 | +21.2% |
| Goods | 108.5 | 93.8 | +15.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 194.7 | 87.6 | +122.3% |
| Utilities | 172.6 | 91.0 | +89.7% |
| Other services | 106.2 | 99.0 | +7.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.1 | 97.1 | +22.6% |
| $50,000 in San Francisco equals in Cincinnati | $41,245 | ||
| $100,000 in San Francisco equals in Cincinnati | $82,491 | ||
| $150,000 in San Francisco equals in Cincinnati | $123,736 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.