Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Diego, CA metro were 111.9 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so San Diego is 8.9% more expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 63% (179.3 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in San Diego buys about what $68,873 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | San Diego | Hartford | San Diego vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 111.9 | 102.7 | +8.9% |
| Goods | 108.0 | 97.3 | +10.9% |
| Housing (rents) | 179.3 | 110.2 | +62.6% |
| Utilities | 174.2 | 144.9 | +20.3% |
| Other services | 99.6 | 102.7 | -3.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 113.7 | 104.8 | +8.6% |
| $50,000 in San Diego equals in Hartford | $45,915 | ||
| $100,000 in San Diego equals in Hartford | $91,830 | ||
| $150,000 in San Diego equals in Hartford | $137,745 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.