Quick answer
Overall prices in the Portland, OR metro were 105.4 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Portland is 2.6% more expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 13% (125.1 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Portland buys about what $73,097 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Portland | Hartford | Portland vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 105.4 | 102.7 | +2.6% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 97.3 | +8.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 125.1 | 110.2 | +13.5% |
| Utilities | 107.0 | 144.9 | -26.2% |
| Other services | 100.1 | 102.7 | -2.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.7 | 104.8 | -5.8% |
| $50,000 in Portland equals in Hartford | $48,731 | ||
| $100,000 in Portland equals in Hartford | $97,463 | ||
| $150,000 in Portland equals in Hartford | $146,194 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.