Quick answer
Overall prices in the Sacramento, CA metro were 106.7 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Sacramento is 3.8% more expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 18% (130.2 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Sacramento buys about what $72,241 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Sacramento | Hartford | Sacramento vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 106.7 | 102.7 | +3.8% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 97.3 | +8.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 130.2 | 110.2 | +18.1% |
| Utilities | 151.3 | 144.9 | +4.4% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 102.7 | -2.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.3 | 104.8 | -3.3% |
| $50,000 in Sacramento equals in Hartford | $48,161 | ||
| $100,000 in Sacramento equals in Hartford | $96,321 | ||
| $150,000 in Sacramento equals in Hartford | $144,482 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.