Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Lihue, Hawaii


The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 5.0% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $71,284 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
50% cheaper in Lihue
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Lihue, HI
Compared to Boston, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% lower
      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
  48.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  70.1% higher
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% lower

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