Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Francisco, CA metro were 115.6 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so San Francisco is 12.5% more expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 77% (194.7 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in San Francisco buys about what $66,653 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 Francisco | Hartford | San Francisco vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 115.6 | 102.7 | +12.5% |
| Goods | 108.5 | 97.3 | +11.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 194.7 | 110.2 | +76.6% |
| Utilities | 172.6 | 144.9 | +19.1% |
| Other services | 106.2 | 102.7 | +3.5% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.1 | 104.8 | +13.7% |
| $50,000 in San Francisco equals in Hartford | $44,435 | ||
| $100,000 in San Francisco equals in Hartford | $88,871 | ||
| $150,000 in San Francisco equals in Hartford | $133,306 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.