Quick answer
Overall prices in the Providence, RI metro were 101.8 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Providence is 0.9% less expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 6% (103.9 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Providence buys about what $75,717 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Providence | Hartford | Providence vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 101.8 | 102.7 | -0.9% |
| Goods | 97.1 | 97.3 | -0.2% |
| Housing (rents) | 103.9 | 110.2 | -5.8% |
| Utilities | 148.8 | 144.9 | +2.7% |
| Other services | 102.3 | 102.7 | -0.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 103.7 | 104.8 | -1.0% |
| $50,000 in Providence equals in Hartford | $50,478 | ||
| $100,000 in Providence equals in Hartford | $100,956 | ||
| $150,000 in Providence equals in Hartford | $151,434 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.