Bellingham, Washington vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 18.3% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,172 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Lihue
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Bellingham, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  60.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  185.1% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower