Lihue, Hawaii vs. Nipomo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Nipomo, California is 0.7% more expensive than Lihue, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $50,343 in Nipomo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lihue, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nipomo, California is more expensive than Lihue, Hawaii
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
94% more expensive in Nipomo
than in Lihue, Hawaii
Lihue, HI vs. Nipomo, CA
Compared to Lihue, Nipomo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  34.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.7% lower
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher