Council Bluffs, Iowa vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 78.2% more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $89,120 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
324% more expensive in Lihue
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Council Bluffs, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.2% 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
  73.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  308.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  118.6% higher
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower