Carmel, Indiana vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 27.3% more expensive than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $63,668 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Lihue
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Carmel, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  63.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  121.3% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower