Clayton, North Carolina vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 52.0% more expensive than Clayton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $76,017 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Clayton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than Clayton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Lihue
than in Clayton, North Carolina
Clayton, NC vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Clayton, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% 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
  69.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  90.1% higher
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower