Quick answer
Overall prices in the Indianapolis, IN metro were 95.7 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Indianapolis is 6.9% less expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 19% (88.9 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Indianapolis buys about what $80,525 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Indianapolis | Hartford | Indianapolis vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.7 | 102.7 | -6.9% |
| Goods | 94.3 | 97.3 | -3.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 88.9 | 110.2 | -19.3% |
| Utilities | 86.4 | 144.9 | -40.4% |
| Other services | 99.1 | 102.7 | -3.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 96.7 | 104.8 | -7.7% |
| $50,000 in Indianapolis equals in Hartford | $53,684 | ||
| $100,000 in Indianapolis equals in Hartford | $107,367 | ||
| $150,000 in Indianapolis equals in Hartford | $161,051 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.