Quick answer
Overall prices in the Minneapolis, MN metro were 104.8 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Minneapolis is 2.0% more expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 1% (111.8 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Minneapolis buys about what $73,515 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Minneapolis | Hartford | Minneapolis vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 104.8 | 102.7 | +2.0% |
| Goods | 103.1 | 97.3 | +5.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 111.8 | 110.2 | +1.5% |
| Utilities | 93.5 | 144.9 | -35.5% |
| Other services | 104.4 | 102.7 | +1.7% |
| All items, 2008 | 102.9 | 104.8 | -1.7% |
| $50,000 in Minneapolis equals in Hartford | $49,010 | ||
| $100,000 in Minneapolis equals in Hartford | $98,019 | ||
| $150,000 in Minneapolis equals in Hartford | $147,029 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.