What is a pro or con of living in Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaiicompared to Seattle, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 69% more expensive in Kailua (Honolulu County).

What salary do I need to live in Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii copmared to Seattle, Washington?

A salary of $75,000 in Seattle, Washington should increase to $98,555 in Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SEATTLE vs. KAILUA (HONOLULU COUNTY)
Cost of Living Comparison

Seattle, Washington vs. Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii is 31.4% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $98,555 in Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Kailua (Honolulu County)
than in Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA vs. Kailua (Honolulu County), HI

Compared to Seattle, Kailua (Honolulu County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

33.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

38.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

155.8% higher

Commute

21.3% lower

Health

15.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Seattle, Washington vs. Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

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Seattle, WA vs. Kailua (Honolulu County), HI

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