Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 6.7% cheaper than Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $46,641 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is cheaper than Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Lihue
than in Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii
Kailua (Hawaii County), HI vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Kailua (Hawaii County), Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% lower
      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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower