Lihue, Hawaii vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 7.1% cheaper than Lihue, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $46,433 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lihue, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is cheaper than Lihue, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Fairfield
than in Lihue, Hawaii
Lihue, HI vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Lihue, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.6% lower
  Commute
  31.9% higher
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher