Boston, Massachusetts vs. Kilauea, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kilauea, Hawaii is 17.7% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $58,833 in Kilauea, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kilauea, Hawaii is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Kilauea
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Kilauea, HI
Compared to Boston, Kilauea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  56.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  69.3% higher
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% lower