Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
54% cheaper
El Paso is 54% more affordable than Honolulu. A $75,000 salary in Honolulu is equivalent to $34,274 in El Paso.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. El Paso has a housing index of 69 while Honolulu sits at 275 (national average = 100). The median home in El Paso costs $185,000 compared to $720,000 in Honolulu, a difference of $535,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,000 in El Paso versus $2,400 in Honolulu.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: El Paso scores 95 while Honolulu scores 138.
Healthcare costs in El Paso (89) are lower than Honolulu (107).
Median household income in El Paso is $47,568 compared to $71,465 in Honolulu. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in El Paso.
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