Chicago, Illinois vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 35.8% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $74,665 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Lihue
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Chicago, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  70.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  114.1% higher
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower