Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
45% cheaper
Dallas is 45% more affordable than Honolulu. A $75,000 salary in Honolulu is equivalent to $41,532 in Dallas.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Texas salaries · Hawaii salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Dallas has a housing index of 104 while Honolulu sits at 275 (national average = 100). The median home in Dallas costs $310,000 compared to $720,000 in Honolulu, a difference of $410,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,500 in Dallas versus $2,400 in Honolulu.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Dallas scores 97 while Honolulu scores 138.
Healthcare costs in Dallas (100) are lower than Honolulu (107). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Dallas is $54,747 compared to $71,465 in Honolulu. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Dallas.
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