Seattle, Washington vs. Kula, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kula, Hawaii is 8.8% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $81,615 in Kula, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kula, Hawaii is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Kula
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Kula, HI
Compared to Seattle, Kula is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  45.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  158.1% higher
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower