Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, California vs Lihue, Hawaii


The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 25.8% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $37,099 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Lihue
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs Lihue, HI
Compared to Carlsbad, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  45.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  104.0% higher
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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