Moving to Idaho from Hawaii
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Hawaii to Idaho — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Hawaii to Idaho, you would find that Idaho is 23.4% cheaper than Hawaii. A $75,000 salary in Hawaii would need to be roughly $51,963 in Idaho to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Boise averages 64°F vs 84°F in Honolulu, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Hawaii to Idaho.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $51,963
To maintain the same standard of living in Idaho
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 27.3% less
Groceries
pay 48.8% less
Transportation
pay 20.8% less
Housing
pay 28.9% less
Childcare
pay 9.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 15.2% less
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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Hawaii to Idaho.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Hawaii generally does better on safety, though Idaho leads in property crime rate.
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 Idaho leads in diabetes rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Idaho performs significantly better than Hawaii across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Idaho performs significantly better than Hawaii across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Hawaii generally does better on employment & economy, though Idaho leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Hawaii performs better than Idaho across all family life metrics.
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 | Honolulu | Boise |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/67°F (27°/19°C) | 46°/29°F (8°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 72°/47°F (22°/8°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/74°F (31°/24°C) | 87°/57°F (30°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 50°/32°F (10°/0°C) |
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| Month | Honolulu | Boise |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/66°F (26.7°/19.1°C) | 38°/25°F (3.2°/-4.1°C) |
| Feb | 80°/66°F (26.8°/18.9°C) | 45°/28°F (7.1°/-2.1°C) |
| Mar | 81°/68°F (27.3°/19.8°C) | 55°/34°F (12.6°/1.3°C) |
| Apr | 83°/69°F (28.2°/20.8°C) | 62°/39°F (16.8°/4.1°C) |
| May | 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.6°C) | 72°/47°F (22.0°/8.1°C) |
| Jun | 87°/73°F (30.6°/23.0°C) | 81°/54°F (27.4°/12.1°C) |
| Jul | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.6°C) | 91°/60°F (32.9°/15.8°C) |
| Aug | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.9°C) | 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) |
| Sep | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.6°C) | 79°/51°F (26.0°/10.6°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.4°/23.0°C) | 65°/41°F (18.2°/4.9°C) |
| Nov | 84°/71°F (28.8°/21.9°C) | 48°/32°F (9.0°/-0.1°C) |
| Dec | 81°/68°F (27.3°/20.2°C) | 38°/24°F (3.1°/-4.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Idaho than Hawaii?
Yes — Idaho is on average about 31% cheaper than Hawaii. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Idaho?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $12,991 in Idaho on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit).
Is Idaho safe?
Hawaii generally does better on safety, though Idaho leads in property crime rate.
How is healthcare in Idaho compared to Hawaii?
Hawaii generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Idaho leads in diabetes rate.
What's the weather like in Idaho compared to Hawaii?
The average high temperature in Boise is 64°F, compared to 84°F in Honolulu. Boise receives around 11.7 in of rainfall per year, while Honolulu gets 17.1 in.
