Keaau, Hawaii vs. Makawao, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Makawao, Hawaii is 38.2% more expensive than Keaau, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $69,079 in Makawao, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Keaau, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Makawao, Hawaii is more expensive than Keaau, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Makawao
than in Keaau, Hawaii
Keaau, HI vs. Makawao, HI
Compared to Keaau, Makawao is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower