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Overall prices in the Hartford, CT metro were 102.7 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Hartford is 7.2% more expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 36% (110.2 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Hartford buys about what $69,962 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Hartford | Buffalo | Hartford vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.7 | 95.8 | +7.2% |
| Goods | 97.3 | 99.7 | -2.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 110.2 | 81.0 | +36.1% |
| Utilities | 144.9 | 129.5 | +11.9% |
| Other services | 102.7 | 97.8 | +5.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 104.8 | 97.0 | +8.0% |
| $50,000 in Hartford equals in Buffalo | $46,641 | ||
| $100,000 in Hartford equals in Buffalo | $93,282 | ||
| $150,000 in Hartford equals in Buffalo | $139,924 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.