Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 23.0% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $92,278 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Lihue
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  53.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  106.1% higher
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower