Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Urban Honolulu, Hawaii


The cost of living in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii is 10.1% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $82,578 in Urban Honolulu, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urban Honolulu, Hawaii is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Urban Honolulu
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Urban Honolulu, HI
Compared to Boston, Urban Honolulu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  24.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.9% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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