Anchorage, Alaska vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 25.7% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $84,212 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Lihue
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Anchorage, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  35.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  83.8% higher
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower