Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 56.8% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $62,710 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Lihue
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Allentown, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% 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
  63.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  293.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  92.4% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower