Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
37% cheaper
New Haven is 37% more affordable than Honolulu. A $75,000 salary in Honolulu is equivalent to $47,581 in New Haven.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Hawaii salaries · Connecticut salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Honolulu has a housing index of 275 while New Haven sits at 137 (national average = 100). The median home in Honolulu costs $720,000 compared to $250,000 in New Haven, a difference of $470,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,400 in Honolulu versus $1,400 in New Haven.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Honolulu scores 138 while New Haven scores 106.
Healthcare costs in Honolulu (107) are lower than New Haven (114).
Median household income in Honolulu is $71,465 compared to $42,158 in New Haven. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in New Haven.
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