Kapaa, Hawaii vs. Lake Elmo, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Elmo, Minnesota is 18.1% cheaper than Kapaa, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $106,486 in Lake Elmo, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Kapaa, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Elmo, Minnesota is cheaper than Kapaa, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Lake Elmo
than in Kapaa, Hawaii
Kapaa, HI vs. Lake Elmo, MN
Compared to Kapaa, Lake Elmo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.5% lower
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher