Cost of living comparison
Hawaii is 15.2% more expensive than New Jersey.
- Restaurants
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pay 25.6% more in Hawaii
- Groceries
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pay 59.7% more in Hawaii
- Transportation
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pay 2.9% more in Hawaii
- Housing
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pay 27.5% more in Hawaii
- Childcare
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pay 7.5% less in Hawaii
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 7.7% more in Hawaii
- Clothing
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pay 9.8% less in Hawaii
The cost of groceries, housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and transportation in Hawaii are more expensive than in New Jersey. Expenses including clothing and childcare are lower in Hawaii.
If you lived in Hawaii instead of New Jersey, you would:
pay 25.6% more for restaurants
|
New Jersey
|
Hawaii
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.00
|
$28.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.19
|
$12.92
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.49
|
$2.98
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.02
|
$2.42
|
|
pay 59.7% more for groceries
|
New Jersey
|
Hawaii
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.89
|
$6.91
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.30
|
$9.61
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.36
|
$7.22
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.63
|
$7.30
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.77
|
$6.56
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.60
|
$3.42
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.90
|
$1.41
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.10
|
$3.56
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.65
|
$3.94
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.28
|
$2.41
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.59
|
$2.73
|
|
pay 2.9% more for transportation
|
New Jersey
|
Hawaii
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.49
|
$4.84
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$133.88
|
$90.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,750.31
|
$34,845.32
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$20.65
|
$19.78
|
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pay 27.5% more for housing
|
New Jersey
|
Hawaii
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$58.37
|
$61.66
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,167.23
|
$2,230.04
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,865.29
|
$1,990.71
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$112.29
|
$218.64
|
|
pay 7.5% less for childcare
|
New Jersey
|
Hawaii
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,618.98
|
$1,466.67
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$28,166.67
|
$26,600.00
|
|
pay 7.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
New Jersey
|
Hawaii
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.72
|
$7.10
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.97
|
$7.09
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.57
|
$12.25
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$54.75
|
$52.03
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$15.73
|
$14.10
|
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pay 9.8% less for clothing
|
New Jersey
|
Hawaii
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$53.04
|
$51.74
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$45.58
|
$32.83
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$91.11
|
$88.29
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$124.03
|
$117.00
|
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