Honolulu HI vs Wichita Falls TX — Cost of Living, Crime & Income Comparison 2026

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

Honolulu, HI

Hawaii · Population: N/A

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

Wichita Falls, TX

Texas · Population: 102,558

Median HH Income$58,568
Median Home Price$174,763
Unemployment3.5%
Bachelor's+25.0%

Detailed Comparison

Demographics

Population

Honolulu

N/A

Wichita Falls

102,558

Pop. Density / sq mi

Lower = more space

Honolulu

N/A

Wichita Falls

N/A

Median Age

Honolulu

N/A

Wichita Falls

33.0

Foreign Born

Honolulu

N/A

Wichita Falls

7.2%

White

Honolulu

N/A

Wichita Falls

70.1%

Black

Honolulu

N/A

Wichita Falls

12.9%

Asian

Honolulu

N/A

Wichita Falls

2.7%

Hispanic

Honolulu

N/A

Wichita Falls

22.4%

Spanish at Home

Honolulu

N/A

Wichita Falls

N/A

Metric	Honolulu, HI	Wichita Falls, TX	Better
Population	N/A	102,558	-
Pop. Density / sq miLower = more space	N/A	N/A	-
Median Age	N/A	33.0	-
Foreign Born	N/A	7.2%	-
White	N/A	70.1%	-
Black	N/A	12.9%	-
Asian	N/A	2.7%	-
Hispanic	N/A	22.4%	-
Spanish at Home	N/A	N/A	-

Economy

Median HH Income

Honolulu

N/A

Wichita Falls

$58,568

Per Capita Income

Honolulu

N/A

Wichita Falls

$31,987

Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)

BEA MSA-level

Honolulu

$63,296

Wichita Falls

$63,758

Wichita Falls +

Unemployment Rate

Honolulu

N/A

Wichita Falls

3.5%

Poverty Rate

Honolulu

N/A

Wichita Falls

17.4%

Bachelor's Degree+

Honolulu

N/A

Wichita Falls

25.0%

Metric	Honolulu, HI	Wichita Falls, TX	Better
Median HH Income	N/A	$58,568	-
Per Capita Income	N/A	$31,987	-
Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level	$63,296	$63,758	Wichita Falls +
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.5%	-
Poverty Rate	N/A	17.4%	-
Bachelor's Degree+	N/A	25.0%	-

Housing

Median Home Value

Zillow ZHVI / Census ACS

Honolulu

$760,355

Wichita Falls

$174,763

Wichita Falls +

Homeownership Rate

Honolulu

N/A

Wichita Falls

57.0%

Metric	Honolulu, HI	Wichita Falls, TX	Better
Median Home ValueZillow ZHVI / Census ACS	$760,355	$174,763	Wichita Falls +
Homeownership Rate	N/A	57.0%	-

Safety

Violent Crime / 100K

FBI CDE (state-level est.)

Honolulu

276

Honolulu +

Wichita Falls

442

Property Crime / 100K

FBI CDE (state-level est.)

Honolulu

2592

Wichita Falls

2339

Wichita Falls +

Metric	Honolulu, HI	Wichita Falls, TX	Better
Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.)	276	442	Honolulu +
Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.)	2592	2339	Wichita Falls +

Health

Obesity Rate

CDC PLACES

Honolulu

N/A

Wichita Falls

35.4%

Diabetes Rate

CDC PLACES

Honolulu

N/A

Wichita Falls

12.6%

Poor Mental Health

CDC PLACES — 14+ days/month

Honolulu

N/A

Wichita Falls

18.8%

No Health Insurance

CDC PLACES

Honolulu

N/A

Wichita Falls

16.9%

Binge Drinking

CDC PLACES

Honolulu

N/A

Wichita Falls

17.8%

Current Smokers

CDC PLACES

Honolulu

N/A

Wichita Falls

14.9%

Metric	Honolulu, HI	Wichita Falls, TX	Better
Obesity RateCDC PLACES	N/A	35.4%	-
Diabetes RateCDC PLACES	N/A	12.6%	-
Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month	N/A	18.8%	-
No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES	N/A	16.9%	-
Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES	N/A	17.8%	-
Current SmokersCDC PLACES	N/A	14.9%	-

Climate

Avg Annual Temp

NOAA 1991–2020 normal

Honolulu

77.7°F

Wichita Falls

63.4°F

Wichita Falls +

Annual Precipitation

NOAA 1991–2020 normal

Honolulu

17.1 in

Honolulu +

Wichita Falls

28.9 in

Metric	Honolulu, HI	Wichita Falls, TX	Better
Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal	77.7°F	63.4°F	Wichita Falls +
Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal	17.1 in	28.9 in	Honolulu +

Air Quality

PM2.5 Annual Avg

EPA AQS (state-level est.)

Honolulu

3.3 µg/m³

Honolulu +

Wichita Falls

9.2 µg/m³

Good Air Days

AQI ≤ 50

Honolulu

75.0%

Honolulu +

Wichita Falls

55.0%

Metric	Honolulu, HI	Wichita Falls, TX	Better
PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.)	3.3 µg/m³	9.2 µg/m³	Honolulu +
Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50	75.0%	55.0%	Honolulu +

Commute

Mean Commute Time

Census ACS

Honolulu

N/A

Wichita Falls

15.8 min

Metric	Honolulu, HI	Wichita Falls, TX	Better
Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS	N/A	15.8 min	-

Which City is Right for You?

Wichita Falls offers more affordable housing with a median home price of $174,763. On public safety, Honolulu is safer with a violent crime rate of 276 per 100,000 residents, compared to 442 in Wichita Falls. Honolulu has cleaner air (PM2.5 avg 3.3 µg/m³).

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