Lihue, Hawaii vs. Carmichael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmichael, California is 10.4% cheaper than Lihue, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $44,787 in Carmichael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lihue, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmichael, California is cheaper than Lihue, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Carmichael
than in Lihue, Hawaii
Lihue, HI vs. Carmichael, CA
Compared to Lihue, Carmichael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  35.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.1% lower
  Commute
  36.9% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher