Quick answer
Overall prices in the Columbus, OH metro were 95.5 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Columbus is 7.1% less expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 20% (87.9 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Columbus buys about what $80,717 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Columbus | Hartford | Columbus vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.5 | 102.7 | -7.1% |
| Goods | 93.6 | 97.3 | -3.8% |
| Housing (rents) | 87.9 | 110.2 | -20.2% |
| Utilities | 95.5 | 144.9 | -34.1% |
| Other services | 98.9 | 102.7 | -3.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.6 | 104.8 | -7.8% |
| $50,000 in Columbus equals in Hartford | $53,811 | ||
| $100,000 in Columbus equals in Hartford | $107,622 | ||
| $150,000 in Columbus equals in Hartford | $161,434 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.