Quick answer
Overall prices in the Cincinnati, OH metro were 95.4 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Cincinnati is 7.2% less expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 21% (87.6 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Cincinnati buys about what $80,801 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Cincinnati | Hartford | Cincinnati vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.4 | 102.7 | -7.2% |
| Goods | 93.8 | 97.3 | -3.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.6 | 110.2 | -20.5% |
| Utilities | 91.0 | 144.9 | -37.2% |
| Other services | 99.0 | 102.7 | -3.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.1 | 104.8 | -7.3% |
| $50,000 in Cincinnati equals in Hartford | $53,867 | ||
| $100,000 in Cincinnati equals in Hartford | $107,734 | ||
| $150,000 in Cincinnati equals in Hartford | $161,601 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.