Moving to Hawaii from Connecticut
What to Expect
Considering a move from Connecticut to Hawaii? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Connecticut to Hawaii, you would find that Hawaii is 13.1% more expensive than Connecticut. A $75,000 salary in Connecticut would need to be roughly $83,552 in Hawaii to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Honolulu averages 84°F vs 61°F in Bridgeport, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Connecticut and Hawaii.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $83,552
To maintain the same standard of living in Hawaii
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 19.4% more
Groceries
pay 53.9% more
Transportation
pay 19.9% more
Housing
pay 8.1% more
Childcare
pay 15.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 0.6% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Hawaii compared to Connecticut.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Connecticut performs better than Hawaii across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
Hawaii generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Connecticut leads in diabetes rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Connecticut performs better than Hawaii across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Connecticut generally does better on infrastructure, though Hawaii leads in average commute.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Connecticut generally does better on employment & economy, though Hawaii leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Connecticut generally does better on family life, though Hawaii leads in life expectancy.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Bridgeport | Honolulu |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/23°F (6°/-5°C) | 80°/67°F (27°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/49°F (20°/10°C) | 85°/71°F (29°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 80°/62°F (26°/16°C) | 89°/74°F (31°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 53°/34°F (12°/1°C) | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) |
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| Month | Bridgeport | Honolulu |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/20°F (3.1°/-6.9°C) | 80°/66°F (26.7°/19.1°C) |
| Feb | 41°/21°F (4.9°/-6.0°C) | 80°/66°F (26.8°/18.9°C) |
| Mar | 47°/29°F (8.6°/-1.7°C) | 81°/68°F (27.3°/19.8°C) |
| Apr | 59°/40°F (15.1°/4.2°C) | 83°/69°F (28.2°/20.8°C) |
| May | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) | 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.6°C) |
| Jun | 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.1°C) | 87°/73°F (30.6°/23.0°C) |
| Jul | 83°/65°F (28.1°/18.3°C) | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.6°C) |
| Aug | 82°/64°F (27.6°/17.7°C) | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.9°C) |
| Sep | 75°/56°F (23.7°/13.1°C) | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.6°C) |
| Oct | 63°/44°F (17.4°/6.5°C) | 87°/73°F (30.4°/23.0°C) |
| Nov | 54°/34°F (12.1°/1.3°C) | 84°/71°F (28.8°/21.9°C) |
| Dec | 43°/24°F (6.1°/-4.2°C) | 81°/68°F (27.3°/20.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Hawaii than Connecticut?
On average Hawaii is around 11% pricier than Connecticut, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Hawaii?
Budget about $20,888 for 3 months in Hawaii (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Hawaii safe?
Connecticut performs better than Hawaii across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Hawaii compared to Connecticut?
Hawaii generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Connecticut leads in diabetes rate.
What's the weather like in Hawaii compared to Connecticut?
The average high temperature in Honolulu is 84°F, compared to 61°F in Bridgeport. Honolulu receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Bridgeport gets 47.7 in.
