Quick answer
Overall prices in the Philadelphia, PA metro were 102.6 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Philadelphia is 0.2% less expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 3% (113.1 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Philadelphia buys about what $75,140 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Philadelphia | Hartford | Philadelphia vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 102.6 | 102.7 | -0.2% |
| Goods | 96.8 | 97.3 | -0.5% |
| Housing (rents) | 113.1 | 110.2 | +2.6% |
| Utilities | 114.4 | 144.9 | -21.0% |
| Other services | 103.1 | 102.7 | +0.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 106.4 | 104.8 | +1.6% |
| $50,000 in Philadelphia equals in Hartford | $50,094 | ||
| $100,000 in Philadelphia equals in Hartford | $100,187 | ||
| $150,000 in Philadelphia equals in Hartford | $150,281 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.