Shallotte, North Carolina vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 56.4% more expensive than Shallotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,219 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Shallotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than Shallotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Lihue
than in Shallotte, North Carolina
Shallotte, NC vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Shallotte, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% 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
  66.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  100.9% higher
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher