Boise City, Idaho vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 25.2% more expensive than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $62,575 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Lihue
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Boise City, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  76.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  120.8% higher
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher