Bluffton, South Carolina vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 43.8% more expensive than Bluffton, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,893 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than Bluffton, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Lihue
than in Bluffton, South Carolina
Bluffton, SC vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Bluffton, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  61.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  96.5% higher
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower