Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
44% cheaper
Colorado Springs is 44% more affordable than Honolulu. A $75,000 salary in Honolulu is equivalent to $42,339 in Colorado Springs.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Colorado salaries · Hawaii salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Colorado Springs has a housing index of 115 while Honolulu sits at 275 (national average = 100). The median home in Colorado Springs costs $380,000 compared to $720,000 in Honolulu, a difference of $340,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Colorado Springs versus $2,400 in Honolulu.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Colorado Springs scores 100 while Honolulu scores 138.
Healthcare costs in Colorado Springs (104) are lower than Honolulu (107). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Colorado Springs is $64,712 compared to $71,465 in Honolulu. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Colorado Springs.
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