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Overall prices in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY metro were 93.1 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Louisville/Jefferson County is 9.4% less expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 29% (78.6 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Louisville/Jefferson County buys about what $82,794 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Louisville/Jefferson County | Hartford | Louisville/Jefferson County vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 93.1 | 102.7 | -9.4% |
| Goods | 96.2 | 97.3 | -1.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 78.6 | 110.2 | -28.7% |
| Utilities | 75.0 | 144.9 | -48.3% |
| Other services | 96.8 | 102.7 | -5.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 93.2 | 104.8 | -11.0% |
| $50,000 in Louisville/Jefferson County equals in Hartford | $55,196 | ||
| $100,000 in Louisville/Jefferson County equals in Hartford | $110,392 | ||
| $150,000 in Louisville/Jefferson County equals in Hartford | $165,588 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.