Is private school cheaper in Honolulu or Lansing?

Lansing has lower average private school tuition at $8,500/year vs $20,200/year in Honolulu. That's $11,700/year less, or $152,100 over a K-12 career.

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

Average tuition in Lansing is $11,700/year less than Honolulu. Over 13 years (K-12), that's $152,100 per child. Religious schools are the most affordable option in both cities: $12,900/year in Honolulu, $5,900/year in Lansing.

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

The national average private school tuition is $12,350/year. Honolulu averages $20,200/year ($7,850 above average). Lansing averages $8,500/year ($3,850 below average).

Private School Cost: Honolulu vs Lansing

Lansing averages $11,700/year less for private school (138% cheaper). Over K-12, that's $152,100 per child.

Bottom Line

Lansing is the cheaper city for private school. Average tuition: $8,500/year vs $20,200/year in Honolulu. Religious schools run $5,900/year on the low end.

Honolulu

$20,200

avg tuition/year

$7,850 above national avg

Lansing

$8,500

avg tuition/year

$3,850 below national avg

Lower cost

Tuition by School Type & Grade

Category	Honolulu	Lansing	Difference
All Schools (Average)	$20,200/yr	$8,500/yr	+$11,700
Religious Schools	$12,900/yr	$5,900/yr	+$7,000
Independent/Prep	$37,600/yr	$18,200/yr	+$19,400
Elementary (K-5)	$17,200/yr	$7,200/yr	+$10,000
Middle School (6-8)	$20,200/yr	$8,500/yr	+$11,700
High School (9-12)	$24,200/yr	$10,200/yr	+$14,000

K-12 Total Cost (13 Years)

Honolulu

$262,600

Lansing

$110,500

Choosing Lansing saves $152,100 per child over a full K-12 career. Two kids? That's $304,200.

Sample Schools

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

Lansing

Lansing Catholic High School

Catholic · 9–12 · $11,200/yr

Potter's House Christian School

Christian · K–12 · $8,400-$10,400/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.