Charleston, South Carolina vs. Kaunakakai, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kaunakakai, Hawaii is 6.0% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $84,809 in Kaunakakai, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kaunakakai, Hawaii is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
81% more expensive in Kaunakakai
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Kaunakakai, HI
Compared to Charleston, Kaunakakai is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  39.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  81.4% higher
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower