Lihue, Hawaii vs. Mesa, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mesa, Arizona is 25.7% cheaper than Lihue, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $37,174 in Mesa, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lihue, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mesa, Arizona is cheaper than Lihue, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Mesa
than in Lihue, Hawaii
Lihue, HI vs. Mesa, AZ
Compared to Lihue, Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  41.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.6% lower
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower