Torrance, California vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 22.4% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $38,797 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Lihue
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Torrance, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% lower
      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
  56.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  116.0% higher
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower