What is a pro or con of living in Waimea (Kauai County), Hawaiicompared to Tuscaloosa, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 240% more expensive in Waimea (Kauai County).

What salary do I need to live in Waimea (Kauai County), Hawaii copmared to Tuscaloosa, Alabama?

A salary of $76,000 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama should increase to $117,691 in Waimea (Kauai 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.

TUSCALOOSA vs. WAIMEA (KAUAI COUNTY)
Cost of Living Comparison

Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Waimea (Kauai County), Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waimea (Kauai County), Hawaii is 54.9% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $117,691 in Waimea (Kauai County), Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Waimea (Kauai County), Hawaii is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
240% more expensive in Waimea (Kauai County)
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Waimea (Kauai County), HI

Compared to Tuscaloosa, Waimea (Kauai County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

54.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

72.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

178.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

98.0% higher

Commute

12.3% higher

Health

13.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Waimea (Kauai County), Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

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