Kapaa, Hawaii vs. Bellingham, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellingham, Washington is 20.4% cheaper than Kapaa, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $39,793 in Bellingham, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kapaa, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellingham, Washington is cheaper than Kapaa, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Bellingham
than in Kapaa, Hawaii
Kapaa, HI vs. Bellingham, WA
Compared to Kapaa, Bellingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  38.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  64.9% lower
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher