Quick answer
Overall prices in the Phoenix, AZ metro were 103.3 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Phoenix is 0.6% more expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 10% (121.2 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Phoenix buys about what $74,586 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Phoenix | Hartford | Phoenix vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 103.3 | 102.7 | +0.6% |
| Goods | 95.0 | 97.3 | -2.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 121.2 | 110.2 | +10.0% |
| Utilities | 93.3 | 144.9 | -35.6% |
| Other services | 104.0 | 102.7 | +1.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 105.7 | 104.8 | +0.9% |
| $50,000 in Phoenix equals in Hartford | $49,724 | ||
| $100,000 in Phoenix equals in Hartford | $99,448 | ||
| $150,000 in Phoenix equals in Hartford | $149,172 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.