Brownsville, Texas vs. Kapaa, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kapaa, Hawaii is 110.9% more expensive than Brownsville, Texas.

You would need a salary of $73,815 in Kapaa, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Brownsville, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kapaa, Hawaii is more expensive than Brownsville, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
425% more expensive in Kapaa
than in Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville, TX vs. Kapaa, HI
Compared to Brownsville, Kapaa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.9% 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
  85.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  520.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  117.4% higher
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.6% higher