Quick answer
Overall prices in the San Jose, CA metro were 110.4 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so San Jose is 7.5% more expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 92% (211.9 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in San Jose buys about what $69,786 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 Jose | Hartford | San Jose vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 110.4 | 102.7 | +7.5% |
| Goods | 105.2 | 97.3 | +8.1% |
| Housing (rents) | 211.9 | 110.2 | +92.2% |
| Utilities | 156.7 | 144.9 | +8.1% |
| Other services | 100.3 | 102.7 | -2.3% |
| All items, 2008 | 119.3 | 104.8 | +13.9% |
| $50,000 in San Jose equals in Hartford | $46,524 | ||
| $100,000 in San Jose equals in Hartford | $93,048 | ||
| $150,000 in San Jose equals in Hartford | $139,571 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.