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Pahoa, HI vs Tahoma, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in Tahoma or is it cheaper to live in Pahoa?
- Tahoma is 8.9% more expensive than Pahoa.

Which city has more affordable housing, Tahoma or Pahoa?
- Tahoma housing costs are 310.1% more expensive than Pahoa housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Pahoa or is Health Care more affordable in Tahoma.
- Health related expenses are 29.4% more in Tahoma.
 Pahoa, HITahoma, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock143.7100
 Food & Groceries148.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock129.0100
 Housing75.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$901,400$338,100
 Utilities192  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock123.7100
 Miscellaneous108.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Pahoa    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

That's impossible. The state of Hawaii sets the amount for every student; doesn't matter where they live. It's a set amount. No such thing as 0.   More

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Regarding the cost of living in Pahoa and rural areas around Pahoa, everything is related to what your needs are. Most grow their own veggies, many are off grid, (very  More

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Reviews for Tahoma    1 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Folks, you have Tahoma's elevation listed as somewhere around 3770 feet. If we're talking the Tahoma on the west shore or any shore of Lake Tahoe, for that matter, the  More

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