Quick answer
Overall prices in the Raleigh, NC metro were 98.2 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Raleigh is 4.5% less expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 6% (103.5 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Raleigh buys about what $78,506 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Raleigh | Hartford | Raleigh vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 98.2 | 102.7 | -4.5% |
| Goods | 96.6 | 97.3 | -0.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 103.5 | 110.2 | -6.1% |
| Utilities | 89.0 | 144.9 | -38.6% |
| Other services | 98.2 | 102.7 | -4.4% |
| All items, 2008 | 97.0 | 104.8 | -7.4% |
| $50,000 in Raleigh equals in Hartford | $52,338 | ||
| $100,000 in Raleigh equals in Hartford | $104,675 | ||
| $150,000 in Raleigh equals in Hartford | $157,013 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.