Gainesville, Florida vs. Kapaa, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kapaa, Hawaii is 72.0% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $146,200 in Kapaa, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kapaa, Hawaii is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Kapaa
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Kapaa, HI
Compared to Gainesville, Kapaa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.0% 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
  67.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  198.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  88.5% higher
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher