Moving from Honolulu, HI, to Seattle, WA

Leaving Hawaii’s capital city? Discover a new slice of paradise in Seattle 

There’s no place quite like the Hawaiian Islands. However, for people who leave and relocate to another state, Washington is the second-most popular landing spot behind California. 

Honolulu, HI, and Seattle, WA, offer beautiful natural landscapes with ocean views, mountains, volcanoes and diverse cultural offerings. Learn more about “the Emerald City” and find out how to move stress-free from the island of Oahu with U-Pack®. 

Expect a similar cost of living in the Pacific Northwest 

Seattle's living cost is comparable to Honolulu, so you likely won’t suffer from sticker shock upon arrival. A recent Council for Community and Economic Research study revealed that the cities had two of the country’s highest cost of living indexes among cities with more than 100,000 residents. 

Like Honolulu, Seattle has limited land mass and a competitive real estate market, which drives prices up. Seattle’s median home price is $800,000 (compared to $996,500 on Oahu). Seattle’s cost of living is about 10 percent less than Honolulu's. Housing and food costs are similar in Hawaii and Seattle, but you’ll likely find more affordable housing in a Seattle suburb like North Bend, Covington or Snoqualmie. 

Enjoy a “cuppa” (or several) in the coffee capital 

Honolulu and Seattle share a bond over beans. With its tropical microclimates and rich volcanic soils, Hawaii is the only U.S. state where coffee is grown commercially. Seattle, the home of Starbucks, is a global hub for coffee roasting and coffee supply chain management. 

According to a recent survey, Seattleites consume more coffee per capita — over three cups per day — than residents of any other U.S. city. And with over 1,600 coffee shops, Seattle has more than enough java to satisfy demand. 

The original Starbucks store opened in 1971 at Pike Place Market and is a must-go for coffee enthusiasts. But that’s not the only game in town. Check out this list of 13 essential Seattle coffee shops for a deeper dive. 

Welcome to your new seafood haven! 

If any U.S. city rivals Honolulu for fresh, high-quality seafood, it’s Seattle. Pike Place Market and many acclaimed seafood restaurants offer diverse options caught daily, and the city is raising the bar for sustainability. Seattle’s most popular menu items include salmon, lingcod, flounder, Dungeness crab, oysters and clams. 

Start your new life on the mainland with U-Pack

Moving 2,600 miles across the Pacific Ocean may seem intimidating at first. But with U-Pack, you can expect smooth sailing. Contact one of our local service centers or call 844-362-5303844-594-3077 for all the details and a free quote today.