Kiawah Island, South Carolina vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 23.1% cheaper than Kiawah Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,644 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Kiawah Island, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is cheaper than Kiawah Island, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Lihue
than in Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Kiawah Island, SC vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Kiawah Island, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  55.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  90.9% higher
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower