Lihue, Hawaii vs. Waimanalo, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waimanalo, Hawaii is 27.9% more expensive than Lihue, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $95,936 in Waimanalo, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Lihue, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waimanalo, Hawaii is more expensive than Lihue, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Waimanalo
than in Lihue, Hawaii
Lihue, HI vs. Waimanalo, HI
Compared to Lihue, Waimanalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  47.0% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% higher