salaryDenver is 5% 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
$2,065
$2,226
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,127
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$102,153
$93,295
🔑 Buying a house
$616,000
$843,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
111.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,751
$2,491
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$147
👥 People living there
718,877
345,482
Commute to work
24.9 min
21.9 min
College degree
56.5%
41.5%
Own their home
48.8%
48.9%
Below poverty line
11.2%
11.9%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Denver for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Urban Honolulu for shorter commutes, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Denver | Urban Honolulu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $63,150 | $100,270 | +59% in Urban Honolulu |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $60,250 | +52% in Urban Honolulu |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $94,310 | +45% in Urban Honolulu |
| Registered Nurse | $101,130 | $139,260 | +38% in Urban Honolulu |
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $62,990 | -36% in Urban Honolulu |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $120,870 | -32% in Urban Honolulu |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $90,980 | -29% in Urban Honolulu |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $81,120 | +27% in Urban Honolulu |
Frequently asked questions
Is Denver or Urban Honolulu cheaper to live in?
Denver is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,065 a month there versus $2,226 in Urban Honolulu.
What salary do I need in Urban Honolulu to match $60,000 in Denver?
About $62,938 a year gives the same standard of living in Urban Honolulu.
Where do people earn more, Denver or Urban Honolulu?
The typical household earns $102,153 in Denver and $93,295 in Urban Honolulu, 9% more in Denver.