Quick answer
Overall prices in the Seattle, WA metro were 111.1 vs 95.4 in Cincinnati, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Seattle is 16.5% more expensive than Cincinnati; housing rents differ by 73% (151.3 vs 87.6). A $75,000 income in Seattle buys about what $64,362 buys in Cincinnati, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Seattle | Cincinnati | Seattle vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.1 | 95.4 | +16.5% |
| Goods | 104.0 | 93.8 | +10.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.3 | 87.6 | +72.7% |
| Utilities | 92.8 | 91.0 | +2.0% |
| Other services | 106.8 | 99.0 | +7.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 109.1 | 97.1 | +12.4% |
| $50,000 in Seattle equals in Cincinnati | $42,908 | ||
| $100,000 in Seattle equals in Cincinnati | $85,816 | ||
| $150,000 in Seattle equals in Cincinnati | $128,724 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.