Quick answer
Overall prices in the Cleveland, OH metro were 93.9 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Cleveland is 8.6% less expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 28% (79.4 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Cleveland buys about what $82,045 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Cleveland | Hartford | Cleveland vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 93.9 | 102.7 | -8.6% |
| Goods | 93.6 | 97.3 | -3.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.4 | 110.2 | -27.9% |
| Utilities | 96.0 | 144.9 | -33.7% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 102.7 | -3.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.6 | 104.8 | -11.6% |
| $50,000 in Cleveland equals in Hartford | $54,697 | ||
| $100,000 in Cleveland equals in Hartford | $109,394 | ||
| $150,000 in Cleveland equals in Hartford | $164,091 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.