Moving to Massachusetts from Hawaii
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Hawaii to Massachusetts — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Hawaii to Massachusetts, you would find that Massachusetts is 6.5% cheaper than Hawaii. A $75,000 salary in Hawaii would need to be roughly $65,483 in Massachusetts to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Boston averages 59°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 Massachusetts.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $65,483
To maintain the same standard of living in Massachusetts
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 17.9% less
Groceries
pay 39.4% less
Transportation
pay 13.5% less
Housing
pay 4.1% less
Childcare
pay 39.8% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.0% 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 Massachusetts.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Hawaii generally does better on safety, though Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts leads in uninsured rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Massachusetts generally does better on what about housing?, though Hawaii leads in homeownership rate.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Hawaii generally does better on infrastructure, though Massachusetts leads in internet access.
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
Massachusetts 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
Hawaii generally does better on family life, though Massachusetts leads in bachelor's degree or higher.
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 | Boston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/67°F (27°/19°C) | 40°/26°F (4°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/74°F (31°/24°C) | 78°/62°F (25°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 51°/38°F (11°/3°C) |
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| Month | Honolulu | Boston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/66°F (26.7°/19.1°C) | 36°/22°F (2.1°/-5.4°C) |
| Feb | 80°/66°F (26.8°/18.9°C) | 39°/25°F (3.7°/-4.1°C) |
| Mar | 81°/68°F (27.3°/19.8°C) | 45°/31°F (7.4°/-0.5°C) |
| Apr | 83°/69°F (28.2°/20.8°C) | 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C) |
| May | 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.6°C) | 66°/50°F (18.9°/9.9°C) |
| Jun | 87°/73°F (30.6°/23.0°C) | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.3°C) |
| Jul | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.6°C) | 81°/65°F (27.4°/18.6°C) |
| Aug | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.9°C) | 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.1°C) |
| Sep | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.6°C) | 72°/57°F (22.4°/14.1°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.4°/23.0°C) | 61°/47°F (16.3°/8.1°C) |
| Nov | 84°/71°F (28.8°/21.9°C) | 51°/38°F (10.8°/3.3°C) |
| Dec | 81°/68°F (27.3°/20.2°C) | 41°/28°F (5.1°/-2.1°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Massachusetts than Hawaii?
Yes — Massachusetts is on average about 13% cheaper than Hawaii. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Massachusetts?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly $16,371 in Massachusetts on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit).
Is Massachusetts safe?
Hawaii generally does better on safety, though Massachusetts leads in property crime rate.
How is healthcare in Massachusetts compared to Hawaii?
Hawaii generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Massachusetts leads in uninsured rate.
What's the weather like in Massachusetts compared to Hawaii?
The average high temperature in Boston is 59°F, compared to 84°F in Honolulu. Boston receives around 43.8 in of rainfall per year, while Honolulu gets 17.1 in.
