Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Pearl City, Hawaii


The cost of living in Pearl City, Hawaii is 20.2% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $96,167 in Pearl City, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pearl City, Hawaii is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Pearl City
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Pearl City, HI
Compared to Boston, Pearl City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  25.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.6% higher
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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