Quick answer
Overall prices in the Cincinnati, OH metro were 95.4 vs 110.4 in San Jose, CA in 2024 (US = 100), so Cincinnati is 13.6% less expensive than San Jose; housing rents differ by 59% (87.6 vs 211.9). A $75,000 income in Cincinnati buys about what $86,838 buys in San Jose, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Cincinnati | San Jose | Cincinnati vs San Jose |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.4 | 110.4 | -13.6% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 105.2 | -10.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.6 | 211.9 | -58.7% |
| Utilities | 91.0 | 156.7 | -41.9% |
| Other services | 99.0 | 100.3 | -1.2% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.1 | 119.3 | -18.6% |
| $50,000 in Cincinnati equals in San Jose | $57,892 | ||
| $100,000 in Cincinnati equals in San Jose | $115,784 | ||
| $150,000 in Cincinnati equals in San Jose | $173,676 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.