West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Laie, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laie, Hawaii is 70.5% more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $127,856 in Laie, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laie, Hawaii is more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Laie
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA vs. Laie, HI
Compared to West Chester, Laie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.5% 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
  30.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.3% higher
  Commute
  41.6% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher