Wainaku, Hawaii vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 17.8% more expensive than Wainaku, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $88,328 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Wainaku, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than Wainaku, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Lihue
than in Wainaku, Hawaii
Wainaku, HI vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Wainaku, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  9.5% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower