Kapaa, Hawaii vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 8.4% more expensive than Kapaa, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $54,199 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Kapaa, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Kapaa, Hawaii
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
94% more expensive in Seattle
than in Kapaa, Hawaii
Kapaa, HI vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Kapaa, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  65.4% lower
  Commute
  43.8% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% higher