Quick answer
Overall prices in the Denver, CO metro were 105.8 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Denver is 3.0% more expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 33% (146.9 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Denver buys about what $72,847 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Denver | Hartford | Denver vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.8 | 102.7 | +3.0% |
| Goods | 101.0 | 97.3 | +3.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 146.9 | 110.2 | +33.3% |
| Utilities | 87.9 | 144.9 | -39.3% |
| Other services | 99.4 | 102.7 | -3.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.8 | 104.8 | +1.0% |
| $50,000 in Denver equals in Hartford | $48,565 | ||
| $100,000 in Denver equals in Hartford | $97,130 | ||
| $150,000 in Denver equals in Hartford | $145,695 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.