Moving to New Jersey from Hawaii
What to Expect
Considering a move from Hawaii to New Jersey? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Hawaii to New Jersey, you would find that New Jersey is 16.4% cheaper than Hawaii. A $75,000 salary in Hawaii would need to be roughly $62,700 in New Jersey to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Newark averages 67°F vs 84°F in Honolulu, making it significantly cooler. Honolulu and Newark are about 4,950 mi apart.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 28.0% less
Groceries
pay 38.4% less
Transportation
pay 1.5% less
Housing
pay 11.9% less
Childcare
pay 10.7% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 6.1% 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.
What salary do you need in New Jersey?
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $62,700
To maintain the same standard of living in New Jersey
Calculate with your salary →Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in New Jersey compared to Hawaii.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Hawaii generally does better on safety, though New Jersey 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 New Jersey leads in diabetes rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
New Jersey 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
Hawaii generally does better on infrastructure, though New Jersey 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
New Jersey 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 New Jersey leads in bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources: US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
Weather in New Jersey vs Hawaii
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Honolulu | Newark |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/67°F (27°/19°C) | 48°/27°F (9°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 76°/51°F (24°/11°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/74°F (31°/24°C) | 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 58°/36°F (14°/2°C) |
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| Month | Honolulu | Newark |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/66°F (26.7°/19.1°C) | 42°/24°F (5.6°/-4.4°C) |
| Feb | 80°/66°F (26.8°/18.9°C) | 46°/26°F (7.7°/-3.2°C) |
| Mar | 81°/68°F (27.3°/19.8°C) | 55°/32°F (12.7°/0.2°C) |
| Apr | 83°/69°F (28.2°/20.8°C) | 67°/42°F (19.4°/5.3°C) |
| May | 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.6°C) | 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.7°C) |
| Jun | 87°/73°F (30.6°/23.0°C) | 85°/61°F (29.5°/16.3°C) |
| Jul | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.6°C) | 88°/66°F (31.2°/18.8°C) |
| Aug | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.9°C) | 87°/65°F (30.4°/18.1°C) |
| Sep | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.6°C) | 80°/57°F (26.5°/14.0°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.4°/23.0°C) | 69°/45°F (20.4°/7.3°C) |
| Nov | 84°/71°F (28.8°/21.9°C) | 58°/36°F (14.2°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 81°/68°F (27.3°/20.2°C) | 46°/28°F (7.8°/-2.2°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in New Jersey than Hawaii?
On average New Jersey is about 16% less expensive than Hawaii, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to New Jersey?
Budget about $15,675 for 3 months in New Jersey (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is New Jersey safe?
Hawaii generally does better on safety, though New Jersey leads in property crime rate.
How is healthcare in New Jersey compared to Hawaii?
Hawaii generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Jersey leads in diabetes rate.
What's the weather like in New Jersey compared to Hawaii?
The average high temperature in Newark is 67°F, compared to 84°F in Honolulu. Newark receives around 46.2 in of rainfall per year, while Honolulu gets 17.1 in.
