Quick answer
Overall prices in the Los Angeles, CA metro were 113.6 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Los Angeles is 10.5% more expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 55% (170.4 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Los Angeles buys about what $67,854 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Los Angeles | Hartford | Los Angeles vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 113.6 | 102.7 | +10.5% |
| Goods | 106.6 | 97.3 | +9.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 170.4 | 110.2 | +54.6% |
| Utilities | 158.6 | 144.9 | +9.5% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 102.7 | +1.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.3 | 104.8 | +8.2% |
| $50,000 in Los Angeles equals in Hartford | $45,236 | ||
| $100,000 in Los Angeles equals in Hartford | $90,473 | ||
| $150,000 in Los Angeles equals in Hartford | $135,709 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.