Monrovia, California vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 13.5% cheaper than Monrovia, California.

You would need a salary of $43,264 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Monrovia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is cheaper than Monrovia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Lihue
than in Monrovia, California
Monrovia, CA vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Monrovia, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  59.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  100.3% higher
  Commute
  44.4% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower