Hartford, Connecticut
In Hartford, Connecticut, a gallon of regular gas costs $4.00 as of 2026-04-01 — $0.06 below the national average of $4.06. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,886, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 5.27% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Hartford's cost-of-living index of 120 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$4.00
National: $4.06
Avg Rent (All)
$1,886
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
5.27%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$17.10
Combo meal
Electricity
28.3¢
per kWh · ~$255/mo
Car Insurance
$165/mo
$1,980/yr
Car Insurance
Avg $1,980 in Hartford. Compare rates:
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Grocery Prices
Grocery Prices — 2000 to Present
National BLS averages · submit local prices below ↓
Eggs (dozen)
Bird flu volatility
$2.58 BLS avg
Milk (gallon)
$4.10 BLS avg
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.75 BLS avg
Bread (loaf)
$1.84 BLS avg
Chicken Breast (lb)
$2.04 BLS avg
Butter (lb)
$5.54 BLS avg
Bacon (lb)
$8.52 BLS avg
Cheddar Cheese (lb)
$7.46 BLS avg
Pasta (lb)
$2.13 BLS avg
Rice (5 lb)
$5.60 BLS avg
Coffee (12 oz)
$12.60 BLS avg
Orange Juice (64 oz)
Citrus shortage
$5.75 BLS avg
Potatoes (5 lb)
$5.01 BLS avg
Apples (3 lb)
$5.20 BLS avg
Tomatoes (lb)
$2.85 BLS avg
Lettuce (head)
$2.54 BLS avg
Cooking Oil (48 oz)
$8.59 BLS avg
Yogurt (32 oz)
$5.39 BLS avg
Cereal (family size)
$6.56 BLS avg
Frozen Pizza
$9.76 BLS avg
| Item | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 | 2026 | Since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | — | — | — | — | — | $1.93 | $2.58 | +156.4% |
| Milk (gallon) | — | — | — | — | — | $3.79 | $4.10 | +44.6% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.55 | $6.75 | +354.4% |
| Bread (loaf) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.55 | $1.84 | +104.0% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.62 | $2.04 | +93.5% |
| Butter (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.35 | $5.54 | +27.4% |
| Bacon (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $7.16 | $8.52 | +19.0% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.33 | $7.46 | +17.9% |
| Pasta (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.65 | $2.13 | +29.1% |
| Rice (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.63 | $5.60 | +21.0% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $8.90 | $12.60 | +41.6% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | — | — | — | — | — | $4.10 | $5.75 | +40.2% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.28 | $5.01 | +17.1% |
| Apples (3 lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.67 | $5.20 | +11.3% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | — | — | — | — | — | $2.33 | $2.85 | +22.3% |
| Lettuce (head) | — | — | — | — | — | $1.98 | $2.54 | +28.3% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $6.12 | $8.59 | +40.4% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | — | — | — | — | — | $4.35 | $5.39 | +23.9% |
| Cereal (family size) | — | — | — | — | — | $5.29 | $6.56 | +24.0% |
| Frozen Pizza | — | — | — | — | — | $6.83 | $9.76 | +42.9% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$17.10
Casual Dining
$35.64
Monthly Spend
$544.67
+3.38% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $10.60
$17.10
+61.3%Wendy's
2022: $11.97
$18.47
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $12.83
$19.15
+49.3%Starbucks
2022: $6.17
$8.57
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Average 1BR: $1,547/mo · 2BR: $2,225/mo
Local Workforce
2024 · BLS QCEWTotal Jobs
523k
Median Weekly Pay
$1,594
$83k/yr
Top Sector
Education & Health Services
Employment by Sector — Hartford
% of local workforce · avg weekly wage · 5-year growth trend
~$66k/yr
~$60k/yr
~$106k/yr
~$105k/yr
~$155k/yr
Source: BLS QCEW 2024 Annual · County FIPS 09110
Highest Paying Sector
Financial Activities
$2,975/wk · $155k/yr
Most Workers (lowest wage)
Leisure & Hospitality
$584/wk · $30k/yr
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