Quick answer
Overall prices in the St. Louis, MO metro were 95.1 vs 95.4 in Cincinnati, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so St. Louis is 0.3% less expensive than Cincinnati; housing rents differ by 10% (79.0 vs 87.6). A $75,000 income in St. Louis buys about what $75,222 buys in Cincinnati, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | St. Louis | Cincinnati | St. Louis vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.1 | 95.4 | -0.3% |
| Goods | 100.0 | 93.8 | +6.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.0 | 87.6 | -9.8% |
| Utilities | 69.9 | 91.0 | -23.1% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 99.0 | -0.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 91.0 | 97.1 | -6.3% |
| $50,000 in St. Louis equals in Cincinnati | $50,148 | ||
| $100,000 in St. Louis equals in Cincinnati | $100,297 | ||
| $150,000 in St. Louis equals in Cincinnati | $150,445 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.