Pahoa, Hawaii vs. Kapaa, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kapaa, Hawaii is 41.1% more expensive than Pahoa, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $70,556 in Kapaa, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Pahoa, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kapaa, Hawaii is more expensive than Pahoa, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Kapaa
than in Pahoa, Hawaii
Pahoa, HI vs. Kapaa, HI
Compared to Pahoa, Kapaa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% lower