Quick answer
Overall prices in the Baltimore, MD metro were 104.5 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Baltimore is 1.7% more expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 7% (118.2 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Baltimore buys about what $73,750 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Baltimore | Hartford | Baltimore vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.5 | 102.7 | +1.7% |
| Goods | 102.4 | 97.3 | +5.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 118.2 | 110.2 | +7.2% |
| Utilities | 110.2 | 144.9 | -23.9% |
| Other services | 101.5 | 102.7 | -1.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 104.8 | +1.5% |
| $50,000 in Baltimore equals in Hartford | $49,167 | ||
| $100,000 in Baltimore equals in Hartford | $98,334 | ||
| $150,000 in Baltimore equals in Hartford | $147,501 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.