Quick answer
Overall prices in the Washington, DC metro were 108.9 vs 95.4 in Cincinnati, OH in 2024 (US = 100), so Washington is 14.2% more expensive than Cincinnati; housing rents differ by 73% (151.1 vs 87.6). A $75,000 income in Washington buys about what $65,691 buys in Cincinnati, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Washington | Cincinnati | Washington vs Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 108.9 | 95.4 | +14.2% |
| Goods | 104.8 | 93.8 | +11.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 151.1 | 87.6 | +72.5% |
| Utilities | 106.7 | 91.0 | +17.3% |
| Other services | 102.3 | 99.0 | +3.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 114.8 | 97.1 | +18.2% |
| $50,000 in Washington equals in Cincinnati | $43,794 | ||
| $100,000 in Washington equals in Cincinnati | $87,589 | ||
| $150,000 in Washington equals in Cincinnati | $131,383 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.