Quick answer
Overall prices in the Boston, MA metro were 108.3 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Boston is 5.4% more expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 35% (148.4 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Boston buys about what $71,176 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Boston | Hartford | Boston vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 108.3 | 102.7 | +5.4% |
| Goods | 99.7 | 97.3 | +2.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 148.4 | 110.2 | +34.6% |
| Utilities | 148.8 | 144.9 | +2.7% |
| Other services | 103.6 | 102.7 | +0.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 107.7 | 104.8 | +2.8% |
| $50,000 in Boston equals in Hartford | $47,451 | ||
| $100,000 in Boston equals in Hartford | $94,901 | ||
| $150,000 in Boston equals in Hartford | $142,352 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.