Boston, Massachusetts vs. East Honolulu, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Honolulu, Hawaii is 45.0% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $81,189 in East Honolulu, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Honolulu, Hawaii is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in East Honolulu
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. East Honolulu, HI
Compared to Boston, East Honolulu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  30.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.1% higher
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower