Moving to West Virginia from Hawaii
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Hawaii to West Virginia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Hawaii to West Virginia, you would find that West Virginia is 32.1% cheaper than Hawaii. A $75,000 salary in Hawaii would need to be roughly $44,078 in West Virginia to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Charleston averages 73°F vs 84°F in Honolulu, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Hawaii to West Virginia.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $44,078
To maintain the same standard of living in West Virginia
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 30.4% less
Groceries
pay 54.3% less
Transportation
pay 19.8% less
Housing
pay 30.9% less
Childcare
pay 42.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 31.4% 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
How Hawaii and West Virginia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Hawaii generally does better on safety, though West Virginia 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 performs better than West Virginia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
West Virginia 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 performs better than West Virginia 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 performs better than West Virginia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Hawaii performs better than West Virginia 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 | Charleston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/67°F (27°/19°C) | 61°/47°F (16°/8°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/74°F (31°/24°C) | 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 67°/54°F (20°/12°C) |
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| Month | Honolulu | Charleston |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/66°F (26.7°/19.1°C) | 57°/43°F (13.7°/6.0°C) |
| Feb | 80°/66°F (26.8°/18.9°C) | 60°/46°F (15.3°/7.5°C) |
| Mar | 81°/68°F (27.3°/19.8°C) | 65°/52°F (18.3°/10.9°C) |
| Apr | 83°/69°F (28.2°/20.8°C) | 72°/59°F (22.2°/14.9°C) |
| May | 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.6°C) | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) |
| Jun | 87°/73°F (30.6°/23.0°C) | 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) |
| Jul | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.6°C) | 88°/77°F (30.9°/24.9°C) |
| Aug | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.9°C) | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.5°C) |
| Sep | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.6°C) | 82°/72°F (27.8°/22.1°C) |
| Oct | 87°/73°F (30.4°/23.0°C) | 75°/62°F (23.7°/16.9°C) |
| Nov | 84°/71°F (28.8°/21.9°C) | 67°/54°F (19.6°/12.0°C) |
| Dec | 81°/68°F (27.3°/20.2°C) | 60°/46°F (15.3°/7.6°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in West Virginia than Hawaii?
Generally yes: West Virginia runs about 41% cheaper than Hawaii on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to West Virginia?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a $75,000 comparable salary, that's around $11,020 in West Virginia for everyday spending, before movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is West Virginia safe?
Hawaii generally does better on safety, though West Virginia leads in property crime rate.
How is healthcare in West Virginia compared to Hawaii?
Hawaii performs better than West Virginia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in West Virginia compared to Hawaii?
The average high temperature in Charleston is 73°F, compared to 84°F in Honolulu. Charleston receives around 44.4 in of rainfall per year, while Honolulu gets 17.1 in.
