Damariscotta, Maine vs. Makawao, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Makawao, Hawaii is 69.0% more expensive than Damariscotta, Maine.

You would need a salary of $50,704 in Makawao, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Damariscotta, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Makawao, Hawaii is more expensive than Damariscotta, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Makawao
than in Damariscotta, Maine
Damariscotta, ME vs. Makawao, HI
Compared to Damariscotta, Makawao is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.0% 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
  38.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  78.9% higher
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher