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Hawaii

Moderate tax burden · COL index 196

Wins 8 categories

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Connecticut

High tax burden · COL index 114

Wins 8 categories

Hawaii's top income tax rate is 11% vs Connecticut's 6.99%. Cost of living in Hawaii (index 196) runs 72% higher than Connecticut (index 114). Property taxes are meaningfully different: Connecticut averages 1.79% annually vs Hawaii's 0.27%. The median home in Hawaii costs $840K vs $395K in Connecticut.

Hawaii
Connecticut

Taxes

11%
Income Tax (top rate)
6.99%
0.27%/yr
Property Tax Rate
1.79%/yr
4.44%
Sales Tax (avg)
6.35%
Yes
Social Security Tax
No
No
Estate Tax
No
7.25%
Capital Gains Tax
As income

Housing & Cost of Living

196
COL Index (100=avg)
114
$840K
Median Home Price
$395K
$2,500/mo
Median Rent (2BR/mo)
$1,800/mo
$500/yr
Home Insurance (avg/yr)
$2K/yr

Crime & Safety

281
Violent Crime / 100K
203
2,480
Property Crime / 100K
1,380

Healthcare

#11 of 50
Healthcare Quality Rank
#3 of 50
80.7 yrs
Life Expectancy
79.8 yrs
4.8%
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Yes
Medicaid Expansion
Yes

Education

#25 of 50
K-12 Quality Rank
#3 of 50
No
School Choice / Vouchers
No

Childcare

$1,850/mo
Avg Infant Care / mo
$1,900/mo

Utilities & Daily Costs

$250/mo
Avg Energy Bill / mo
$220/mo
$900/mo
Avg Groceries / mo
$660/mo
#45 of 50
Road Quality Rank
#38 of 50

Social Policy

A
Gun Laws Grade
A
D+26.0
2024 Presidential Margin
D+12.0

Category wins

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Hawaii

8

Connecticut

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People Also Ask

Is $1000 enough for a week in Hawaii?

A Hawaii accountant or any traveler should consider that $1000 may cover basic expenses for a week, including accommodations, food, and transportation, but it depends on the travel style and location. Budget travelers might manage with this amount, while those seeking luxury accommodations or activities may need more.

How much is $100 US dollars in Hawaii?

$100 US dollars is equivalent to $100 in Hawaii, as the state uses the same currency as the mainland United States.

What is the #1 cause of death in Hawaii?

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among Native Hawaiians.

What is the best month to go to Hawaii?

Overall, the best time to visit Hawaii is between March & September as this time of year tends to have more favorable weather conditions! If you're interested in quieter island experience, consider staying away from the peak tourist months of June & July.

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Annual Income

$150K

Affects effective income tax rate

$0$500K$5M+

Retirement Savings

$0

Affects pension and SS tax burden

None$500K$10M+

Social Security

None

Annual Social Security benefit

None$150K/yr

My Property Is Worth

$400K

Affects property tax burden

Tax burden ↓$1M$50M+

Home Buying Budget

$400K

Compared to state median home price

Hard to find$250K$5M+

Monthly Rent Budget

Don't care

Compared to state median 2BR rent

Don't care$10K/mo

Job Market

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State unemployment and job growth

Don't careHot market

Airport Access

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Direct flight destinations from state hubs

Don't careMust have hub

City vs Country

Mid-size city

% urban population

Deep countryBig city

Sunshine

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Food Scene

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Restaurants per 100K residents

Don't careWorld-class

Political Preference

Neutral

State's political lean

LiberalConservative

Gun Laws

Neutral

State gun law grade (Giffords)

Gun Control2A Freedom

Abortion Access

Neutral

State abortion access policy

Pro-ChoiceNeutralPro-Life

Community

None

Congregations per 100K residents

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Sports & Entertainment

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Pro sports teams and major venues

Don't careMust have pro teams

Cannabis Laws

Neutral

State cannabis legality

Prefer LegalNeutralPrefer Prohibition

Retiree Community

Neutral

% population 65+ (Census)

Young areaRetirement-heavy

Dating Market

Neutral

% adults never-married (Census)

Singles sceneFamily community

Safety / Low Crime

Don't care

Violent crime rate per 100K (FBI)

Don't careVery safe

School Quality

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K-12 rank (Education Week)

Don't careTop-ranked

Healthcare Access

Don't care

Healthcare system rank (Commonwealth Fund)

Don't careTop-ranked

Childcare Affordability

Don't care

Cost of living proxy for childcare affordability

Don't careMust be affordable