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Overall prices in the Austin, TX metro were 98.1 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Austin is 4.6% less expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 9% (120.4 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Austin buys about what $78,579 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Austin | Hartford | Austin vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.1 | 102.7 | -4.6% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 97.3 | -3.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 120.4 | 110.2 | +9.2% |
| Utilities | 82.0 | 144.9 | -43.4% |
| Other services | 96.2 | 102.7 | -6.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.6 | 104.8 | -4.9% |
| $50,000 in Austin equals in Hartford | $52,386 | ||
| $100,000 in Austin equals in Hartford | $104,772 | ||
| $150,000 in Austin equals in Hartford | $157,158 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.