Kahului, Hawaii vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 7.1% cheaper than Kahului, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $69,694 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Kahului, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is cheaper than Kahului, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Lihue
than in Kahului, Hawaii
Kahului, HI vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Kahului, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% lower
      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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower