Cheapest Cities Near Honolulu (2026)

Honolulu has a cost of living index of 186 (US avg = 100). Here are 8 more affordable metros to consider as alternatives.

More affordable alternatives

1
Flint, MI59% cheaper
COL: 771BR: $880/moSave $2,320/mo on rent
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2
McAllen, TX58% cheaper
COL: 781BR: $950/moSave $2,250/mo on rent
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3
Jackson, MS58% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $1,000/moSave $2,200/mo on rent
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4
Springfield, MO58% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $2,250/mo on rent
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5
Laredo, TX58% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $2,250/mo on rent
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6
Evansville, IN57% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $990/moSave $2,210/mo on rent
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7
Topeka, KS57% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $940/moSave $2,260/mo on rent
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8
El Paso, TX57% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $1,050/moSave $2,150/mo on rent
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Honolulu at a glance

186
COL index
100 = US avg
$3,200
1BR rent
per month
$750K
Home price
median
11%
State tax
income

Cities with similar cost of living

New York, NYCOL: 187San Jose, CACOL: 189San Francisco, CACOL: 194Los Angeles, CACOL: 173

COL index sourced from Numbeo, Zillow, and BLS data · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only