Is private school cheaper in Concord or Honolulu?

Concord has lower average private school tuition at $18,000/year vs $20,200/year in Honolulu. That's $2,200/year less, or $28,600 over a K-12 career.

How much can I save on private school by choosing Concord over Honolulu?

Average tuition in Concord is $2,200/year less than Honolulu. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $28,600 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $11,700/year in Concord, $12,900/year in Honolulu.

How do Concord and Honolulu private school costs compare to the national average?

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Concord averages $18,000/year ($5,650 above average). Honolulu averages $20,200/year ($7,850 above average).

Private School Cost: Concord vs Honolulu

Concord averages $2,200/year less for private school (12% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $28,600 per child.

Bottom Line

Concord is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $18,000/year vs $20,200/year in Honolulu. Religious schools run $11,700/year on the low end.

Concord

$18,000

avg tuition/year

$5,650 above national avg

Lower cost

Honolulu

$20,200

avg tuition/year

$7,850 above national avg

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Concord	Honolulu	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$18,000/yr	$20,200/yr	-$2,200
Religious Schools	$11,700/yr	$12,900/yr	-$1,200
Independent/Prep	$35,100/yr	$37,600/yr	-$2,500
Elementary (K-5)	$15,300/yr	$17,200/yr	-$1,900
Middle School (6-8)	$18,000/yr	$20,200/yr	-$2,200
High School (9-12)	$21,600/yr	$24,200/yr	-$2,600

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Concord

$234,000

Honolulu

$262,600

Choosing Concord saves $28,600 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $57,200.

Sample Schools

Concord

De La Salle High School (Concord)

Catholic · 9–12 · $26,800/yr

Carondelet High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $23,400/yr

Honolulu

Punahou School

Independent · K–12 · $27,400/yr

Iolani School

Independent (Episcopal) · K–12 · $24,800/yr

Saint Louis School (Honolulu)

Catholic · 9–12 · $13,800/yr

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About This Comparison

This comparison uses NCES Private School Universe Survey data, adjusted for metro-level cost-of-living differences. "Average tuition" blends religious schools (Catholic, Christian) and independent day/prep schools. Religious schools typically cost 60-70% less than independent schools in the same city.

Grade-level estimates (elementary, middle, high) are derived from the city average using national grade-level multipliers. High school tuition typically runs 15-25% above the city average; elementary runs 10-20% below.