Bellingham, Washington vs. Wailua, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wailua, Hawaii is 13.6% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $111,284 in Wailua, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wailua, Hawaii is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Wailua
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Wailua, HI
Compared to Bellingham, Wailua is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  61.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  186.1% higher
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower