Boston, Massachusetts vs. Wahiawa, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wahiawa, Hawaii is 11.6% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $55,802 in Wahiawa, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wahiawa, Hawaii is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Wahiawa
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Wahiawa, HI
Compared to Boston, Wahiawa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.5% higher
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower