Lihue, Hawaii vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 10.0% more expensive than Lihue, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $55,007 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lihue, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Lihue, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in San Diego
than in Lihue, Hawaii
Lihue, HI vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Lihue, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  33.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.3% lower
  Commute
  35.8% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher