| | Portland, OR | Kapaa, HI | United States |
| Overall | 127.7 | 154.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 103.7 | 166.1 | 100 |
| Health | 90.6 | 99.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 184.1 | 231.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $537,200 | $854,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 7,990.0% | 19,870.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 129.9 | 95.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 140.1 | 92.8 | 100 |
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