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The Cost of Living index measures relative price levels for consumer goods & services, reflecting cost differences for a mid-management standard of living. Taxes are excluded. Statistics below are for the Greater Cincinnati region (including portions of northern Kentucky and southeastern Indiana. As is shown below, the Cincinnati area is below the national average (100.0) in nearly every category measured.
REGION
U.S. AVERAGE
CINCINNATI, OHIO - KENTUCKY - INDIANA
Composite
100
92.8
Groceries
90.9
Housing
85.5
Utilities
109.1
Transportation
91.5
Source: Cincinnati/Northern KY Relocation Guide 2006, Page 136