Detroit, Michigan vs. Waipahu, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waipahu, Hawaii is 98.6% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $49,662 in Waipahu, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waipahu, Hawaii is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1113% more expensive in Waipahu
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Waipahu, HI
Compared to Detroit, Waipahu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.6% 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
  56.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,149.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  97.9% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.6% higher