Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
5% cheaper
Honolulu is 5% more affordable than Brooklyn. A $75,000 salary in Brooklyn is equivalent to $71,538 in Honolulu.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: New York salaries · Hawaii salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Brooklyn has a housing index of 325 while Honolulu sits at 275 (national average = 100). The median home in Brooklyn costs $780,000 compared to $720,000 in Honolulu, a difference of $60,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,900 in Brooklyn versus $2,400 in Honolulu.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Brooklyn scores 108 while Honolulu scores 138.
Healthcare costs in Brooklyn (108) are higher than Honolulu (107).
Median household income in Brooklyn is $65,294 compared to $71,465 in Honolulu. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Honolulu.
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