Lihue, HI Cost of Living


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Lihue cost of living score
154.6
More expensive
54.6% higher
than the US average
6.7% lower
than the Hawaii average
Lihue, Hawaii gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 154.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 54.6% higher than the U.S. average and 6.7% higher than the average for Hawaii.

Lihue, HI

Housing costs in Lihue?
A typical home costs $807,500, which is 138.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 0.9% more expensive than the average Hawaii home, at $800,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Lihue costs $4,260 per month, which is 197.9% more than the national average of $1,430 and 50.0% more than the state average of $2,130.

Can I afford Lihue?
To live comfortably in Lihue, Hawaii, a minimum annual income of $154,800 for a family, and $129,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Lihue?
The cost of living in Lihue, HI is relatively high compared to the rest of the country. The average costs for goods and services such as groceries, transportation, healthcare, and housing are all higher than the national average. In addition, the area has a high cost of living index which takes into account the cost of housing, food, transportation, taxes and more. Despite this higher cost of living, many people choose to make Lihue their home due to its excellent quality of life and abundance of outdoor activities. With its beautiful beaches and stunning views it's easy to see why many choose to call this tropical paradise home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesLihueHawaiiUnited States
  154.6165.7100.0
  165.3150.7100
  99.3100.8100.0
  206.5250.9100.0
  $807,500$800,200$338,100
  198.7%185.8%100.0%
  88.5122.9100.0
  93.3109.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

WHY IS THERE NOT A CATAGORY AND STATISTICS AS TO DRUG CRIMES AND DRUG USAGE? THAT IS A VERY IMPORTANT ISSUE WHEN DECIDING WHERE TO RELOCATE OR  More

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The Climate on Kauai has to be one of the best on this planet. Over the past 8 years, The highest temperature has been 90 and the lowest 51. Trade winds tend to blow  More

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