Wasilla, Alaska vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 29.7% more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $77,829 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Wasilla, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than Wasilla, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Lihue
than in Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Wasilla, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  69.3% higher
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower