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Overall prices in the St. Louis, MO metro were 95.1 vs 102.7 in Hartford, CT in 2024 (US = 100), so St. Louis is 7.5% less expensive than Hartford; housing rents differ by 28% (79.0 vs 110.2). A $75,000 income in St. Louis buys about what $81,040 buys in Hartford, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | St. Louis | Hartford | St. Louis vs Hartford |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 95.1 | 102.7 | -7.5% |
| Goods | 100.0 | 97.3 | +2.7% |
| Housing (rents) | 79.0 | 110.2 | -28.3% |
| Utilities | 69.9 | 144.9 | -51.7% |
| Other services | 98.6 | 102.7 | -3.9% |
| All items, 2008 | 91.0 | 104.8 | -13.1% |
| $50,000 in St. Louis equals in Hartford | $54,027 | ||
| $100,000 in St. Louis equals in Hartford | $108,054 | ||
| $150,000 in St. Louis equals in Hartford | $162,080 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.