Quick answer
Overall prices in the Salt Lake City, UT metro were 100.9 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so Salt Lake City is 1.8% less expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 12% (123.3 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in Salt Lake City buys about what $76,396 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Salt Lake City | Hartford | Salt Lake City vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.9 | 102.7 | -1.8% |
| Goods | 96.4 | 97.3 | -0.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 123.3 | 110.2 | +11.9% |
| Utilities | 79.0 | 144.9 | -45.5% |
| Other services | 99.0 | 102.7 | -3.6% |
| All items, 2008 | 98.5 | 104.8 | -6.0% |
| $50,000 in Salt Lake City equals in Hartford | $50,931 | ||
| $100,000 in Salt Lake City equals in Hartford | $101,862 | ||
| $150,000 in Salt Lake City equals in Hartford | $152,793 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.