Palm Desert, California vs. Kihei, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kihei, Hawaii is 33.4% more expensive than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $66,680 in Kihei, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kihei, Hawaii is more expensive than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Kihei
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Kihei, HI
Compared to Palm Desert, Kihei is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  53.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  60.3% higher
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower