Austin is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Urban Honolulu to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,932
$2,226
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$93,295
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$843,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
111.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$2,491
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$147
👥 People living there
979,539
345,482
Commute to work
23.7 min
21.9 min
College degree
59.6%
41.5%
Own their home
43.4%
48.9%
Below poverty line
12%
11.9%
Unemployment
4.7%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Urban Honolulu for shorter commutes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Urban Honolulu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $60,250 | +121% in Urban Honolulu |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $94,310 | +88% in Urban Honolulu |
| Electrician | $60,390 | $100,270 | +66% in Urban Honolulu |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $139,260 | +42% in Urban Honolulu |
| Plumber | $62,810 | $81,120 | +29% in Urban Honolulu |
| Physician Assistant | $134,550 | $170,060 | +26% in Urban Honolulu |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,460 | $62,990 | -22% in Urban Honolulu |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $120,870 | -21% in Urban Honolulu |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Urban Honolulu cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $2,226 in Urban Honolulu.
What salary do I need in Urban Honolulu to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $67,890 a year gives the same standard of living in Urban Honolulu.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Urban Honolulu?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $93,295 in Urban Honolulu, 8% more in Austin.