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

 100

 90.9

 Housing

 100

 85.5

 Utilities

 100

 109.1

 Transportation

 100

 91.5

Source: Cincinnati/Northern KY Relocation Guide 2006, Page 136