West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 35.0% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $148,500 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Lihue
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to West Palm Beach, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  57.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  104.6% higher
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower