Asheville, North Carolina vs. Paia, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paia, Hawaii is 66.5% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $83,254 in Paia, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paia, Hawaii is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Paia
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Paia, HI
Compared to Asheville, Paia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.5% 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
  51.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  92.6% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher