Flagstaff, Arizona vs. Makawao, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Makawao, Hawaii is 41.5% more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $49,537 in Makawao, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Makawao, Hawaii is more expensive than Flagstaff, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Makawao
than in Flagstaff, Arizona
Flagstaff, AZ vs. Makawao, HI
Compared to Flagstaff, Makawao is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  53.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  84.9% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher