salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,867
$2,226
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,573
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$56,147
$93,295
🔑 Buying a house
$373,700
$843,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
111.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,262
$2,491
⚡ Electric bill per month
$143
$147
👥 People living there
310,178
345,482
Commute to work
32.6 min
21.9 min
College degree
19.7%
41.5%
Own their home
24.4%
48.9%
Below poverty line
23.4%
11.9%
Unemployment
11.6%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Newark for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Urban Honolulu for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Newark | Urban Honolulu | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $208,880 | $120,870 | -42% in Urban Honolulu |
| Market Research Analyst | $100,520 | $62,990 | -37% in Urban Honolulu |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $128,340 | $90,980 | -29% in Urban Honolulu |
| Accountant | $105,650 | $74,990 | -29% in Urban Honolulu |
| Software Developer | $166,830 | $120,230 | -28% in Urban Honolulu |
| Operations Manager | $157,000 | $113,940 | -27% in Urban Honolulu |
| Carpenter | $74,300 | $94,310 | +27% in Urban Honolulu |
| Electrician | $79,020 | $100,270 | +27% in Urban Honolulu |
Frequently asked questions
Is Newark or Urban Honolulu cheaper to live in?
Newark and Urban Honolulu cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Urban Honolulu to match $60,000 in Newark?
About $59,146 a year gives the same standard of living in Urban Honolulu.
Where do people earn more, Newark or Urban Honolulu?
The typical household earns $56,147 in Newark and $93,295 in Urban Honolulu, 40% more in Urban Honolulu.