Columbia, South Carolina vs. Keaau, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Keaau, Hawaii is 43.9% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,953 in Keaau, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Keaau, Hawaii is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Keaau
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Keaau, HI
Compared to Columbia, Keaau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.9% 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
  57.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  76.3% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.0% higher