Houston, Texas vs. Waipahu, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waipahu, Hawaii is 84.5% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $276,754 in Waipahu, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waipahu, Hawaii is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Waipahu
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Waipahu, HI
Compared to Houston, Waipahu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.5% 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
  41.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  261.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  83.9% higher
  Commute
  21.6% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher