Hattiesburg MS vs Honolulu HI — Cost of Living, Crime & Income Comparison 2026

Updated May 2026 · Source: US Census ACS 5-Year (2023), FBI CDE (2023), BLS OEWS (2024)

Hattiesburg, MS

Mississippi · Population: N/A

Median HH IncomeN/A
Median Home Price$221,516
UnemploymentN/A
Bachelor's+N/A

Honolulu, HI

Hawaii · Population: N/A

Median HH IncomeN/A
Median Home Price$760,355
UnemploymentN/A
Bachelor's+N/A

Detailed Comparison

Demographics

Population

Hattiesburg

N/A

Honolulu

N/A

Pop. Density / sq mi

Lower = more space

Hattiesburg

N/A

Honolulu

N/A

Median Age

Hattiesburg

N/A

Honolulu

N/A

Foreign Born

Hattiesburg

N/A

Honolulu

N/A

White

Hattiesburg

N/A

Honolulu

N/A

Black

Hattiesburg

N/A

Honolulu

N/A

Asian

Hattiesburg

N/A

Honolulu

N/A

Hispanic

Hattiesburg

N/A

Honolulu

N/A

Spanish at Home

Hattiesburg

N/A

Honolulu

N/A

Metric	Hattiesburg, MS	Honolulu, HI	Better
Population	N/A	N/A	-
Pop. Density / sq miLower = more space	N/A	N/A	-
Median Age	N/A	N/A	-
Foreign Born	N/A	N/A	-
White	N/A	N/A	-
Black	N/A	N/A	-
Asian	N/A	N/A	-
Hispanic	N/A	N/A	-
Spanish at Home	N/A	N/A	-

Economy

Median HH Income

Hattiesburg

N/A

Honolulu

N/A

Per Capita Income

Hattiesburg

N/A

Honolulu

N/A

Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)

BEA MSA-level

Hattiesburg

$46,995

Honolulu

$63,296

Honolulu +

Unemployment Rate

Hattiesburg

N/A

Honolulu

N/A

Poverty Rate

Hattiesburg

N/A

Honolulu

N/A

Bachelor's Degree+

Hattiesburg

N/A

Honolulu

N/A

Metric	Hattiesburg, MS	Honolulu, HI	Better
Median HH Income	N/A	N/A	-
Per Capita Income	N/A	N/A	-
Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level	$46,995	$63,296	Honolulu +
Unemployment Rate	N/A	N/A	-
Poverty Rate	N/A	N/A	-
Bachelor's Degree+	N/A	N/A	-

Housing

Median Home Value

Zillow ZHVI / Census ACS

Hattiesburg

$221,516

Hattiesburg +

Honolulu

$760,355

Homeownership Rate

Hattiesburg

N/A

Honolulu

N/A

Metric	Hattiesburg, MS	Honolulu, HI	Better
Median Home ValueZillow ZHVI / Census ACS	$221,516	$760,355	Hattiesburg +
Homeownership Rate	N/A	N/A	-

Safety

Violent Crime / 100K

FBI CDE (state-level est.)

Hattiesburg

247

Hattiesburg +

Honolulu

276

Property Crime / 100K

FBI CDE (state-level est.)

Hattiesburg

1808

Hattiesburg +

Honolulu

2592

Metric	Hattiesburg, MS	Honolulu, HI	Better
Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.)	247	276	Hattiesburg +
Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.)	1808	2592	Hattiesburg +

Health

Obesity Rate

CDC PLACES

Hattiesburg

38.5%

Honolulu

N/A

Diabetes Rate

CDC PLACES

Hattiesburg

13.6%

Honolulu

N/A

Poor Mental Health

CDC PLACES — 14+ days/month

Hattiesburg

20.3%

Honolulu

N/A

No Health Insurance

CDC PLACES

Hattiesburg

12.9%

Honolulu

N/A

Binge Drinking

CDC PLACES

Hattiesburg

13.9%

Honolulu

N/A

Current Smokers

CDC PLACES

Hattiesburg

16.2%

Honolulu

N/A

Metric	Hattiesburg, MS	Honolulu, HI	Better
Obesity RateCDC PLACES	38.5%	N/A	-
Diabetes RateCDC PLACES	13.6%	N/A	-
Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month	20.3%	N/A	-
No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES	12.9%	N/A	-
Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES	13.9%	N/A	-
Current SmokersCDC PLACES	16.2%	N/A	-

Climate

Avg Annual Temp

NOAA 1991–2020 normal

Hattiesburg

66.0°F

Hattiesburg +

Honolulu

77.7°F

Annual Precipitation

NOAA 1991–2020 normal

Hattiesburg

61.6 in

Honolulu

17.1 in

Honolulu +

Metric	Hattiesburg, MS	Honolulu, HI	Better
Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal	66.0°F	77.7°F	Hattiesburg +
Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal	61.6 in	17.1 in	Honolulu +

Air Quality

PM2.5 Annual Avg

EPA AQS (state-level est.)

Hattiesburg

10.0 µg/m³

Honolulu

3.3 µg/m³

Honolulu +

Good Air Days

AQI ≤ 50

Hattiesburg

55.0%

Honolulu

75.0%

Honolulu +

Metric	Hattiesburg, MS	Honolulu, HI	Better
PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.)	10.0 µg/m³	3.3 µg/m³	Honolulu +
Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50	55.0%	75.0%	Honolulu +

Commute

Mean Commute Time

Census ACS

Hattiesburg

N/A

Honolulu

N/A

Metric	Hattiesburg, MS	Honolulu, HI	Better
Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS	N/A	N/A	-

Which City is Right for You?

Hattiesburg offers more affordable housing with a median home price of $221,516. On public safety, Hattiesburg is safer with a violent crime rate of 247 per 100,000 residents, compared to 276 in Honolulu. Honolulu has cleaner air (PM2.5 avg 3.3 µg/m³).

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