Bellingham, Washington vs. Pearl City, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pearl City, Hawaii is 49.7% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $74,838 in Pearl City, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pearl City, Hawaii is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Pearl City
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Pearl City, HI
Compared to Bellingham, Pearl City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  35.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  155.7% higher
  Commute
  65.1% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher