Tacoma, Washington vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 23.6% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $61,780 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Lihue
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Tacoma, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  63.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  193.1% higher
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower