Gastonia, North Carolina vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 66.2% more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $83,124 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than Gastonia, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Lihue
than in Gastonia, North Carolina
Gastonia, NC vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Gastonia, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.2% 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
  73.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  246.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  96.9% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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