Quick answer
Overall prices in the Pittsburgh, PA metro were 94.7 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Pittsburgh is 7.9% less expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 35% (72.0 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Pittsburgh buys about what $81,397 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Pittsburgh | Hartford | Pittsburgh vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 102.7 | -7.9% |
| Goods | 100.7 | 97.3 | +3.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 72.0 | 110.2 | -34.7% |
| Utilities | 107.7 | 144.9 | -25.6% |
| Other services | 97.7 | 102.7 | -4.8% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.4 | 104.8 | -11.8% |
| $50,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Hartford | $54,265 | ||
| $100,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Hartford | $108,530 | ||
| $150,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Hartford | $162,794 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.