Belen, New Mexico vs. Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii is 108.3% more expensive than Belen, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $218,693 in Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Belen, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii is more expensive than Belen, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
303% more expensive in Waimea (Hawaii County)
than in Belen, New Mexico
Belen, NM vs. Waimea (Hawaii County), HI
Compared to Belen, Waimea (Hawaii County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.3% 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
  77.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  344.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  79.9% higher
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.0% higher