Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Paia, Hawaii


The cost of living in Paia, Hawaii is 42.9% more expensive than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,429 in Paia, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paia, Hawaii is more expensive than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Paia
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Paia, HI
Compared to Bellingham, Paia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  52.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  167.1% higher
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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