Quick answer
Overall prices in the Dallas, TX metro were 103.1 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Dallas is 0.3% more expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 7% (117.9 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Dallas buys about what $74,750 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Dallas | Hartford | Dallas vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.1 | 102.7 | +0.3% |
| Goods | 102.8 | 97.3 | +5.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 117.9 | 110.2 | +6.9% |
| Utilities | 90.7 | 144.9 | -37.4% |
| Other services | 99.7 | 102.7 | -2.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.4 | 104.8 | -3.2% |
| $50,000 in Dallas equals in Hartford | $49,833 | ||
| $100,000 in Dallas equals in Hartford | $99,666 | ||
| $150,000 in Dallas equals in Hartford | $149,499 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.