Houston, Texas vs. Paia, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paia, Hawaii is 84.3% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $276,440 in Paia, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paia, Hawaii is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
362% more expensive in Paia
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Paia, HI
Compared to Houston, Paia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.3% 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
  59.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  329.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  93.0% higher
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher