Belen, New Mexico vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 88.6% more expensive than Belen, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $198,048 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Belen, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than Belen, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
314% more expensive in Lihue
than in Belen, New Mexico
Belen, NM vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Belen, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  80.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  329.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  83.5% higher
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher