Quick answer
Overall prices in the Detroit, MI metro were 100.3 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Detroit is 2.4% less expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 14% (94.7 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Detroit buys about what $76,831 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Detroit | Hartford | Detroit vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.3 | 102.7 | -2.4% |
| Goods | 98.8 | 97.3 | +1.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 94.7 | 110.2 | -14.1% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 144.9 | -26.1% |
| Other services | 102.6 | 102.7 | -0.1% |
| All items, 2008 | 100.6 | 104.8 | -4.0% |
| $50,000 in Detroit equals in Hartford | $51,220 | ||
| $100,000 in Detroit equals in Hartford | $102,441 | ||
| $150,000 in Detroit equals in Hartford | $153,661 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.