Lake Forest, California vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 11.6% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $61,892 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Lihue
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Lake Forest, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  59.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  95.6% higher
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower