Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 46.2% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $146,239 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Lihue
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Charlotte, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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
  66.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  102.1% higher
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher