Portland, Maine vs. Kapaa, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kapaa, Hawaii is 38.3% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $69,169 in Kapaa, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kapaa, Hawaii is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Kapaa
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Kapaa, HI
Compared to Portland, Kapaa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  49.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  93.5% higher
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower