Quick answer
Overall prices in the Houston, TX metro were 98.6 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Houston is 4.0% less expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 5% (104.5 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Houston buys about what $78,131 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Houston | Hartford | Houston vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.6 | 102.7 | -4.0% |
| Goods | 100.6 | 97.3 | +3.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 104.5 | 110.2 | -5.2% |
| Utilities | 95.3 | 144.9 | -34.2% |
| Other services | 95.6 | 102.7 | -6.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 99.4 | 104.8 | -5.1% |
| $50,000 in Houston equals in Hartford | $52,087 | ||
| $100,000 in Houston equals in Hartford | $104,174 | ||
| $150,000 in Houston equals in Hartford | $156,261 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.