Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Kapaa, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kapaa, Hawaii is 23.8% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,091 in Kapaa, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kapaa, Hawaii is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Kapaa
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Kapaa, HI
Compared to Brookline, Kapaa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% lower
      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
  42.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  66.8% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower