Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 42.9% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $71,471 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Lihue
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Fairbanks, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.2% higher
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower