Cost of Living Calculator - Kihei, Hawaii vs Palmer, Alaska


The cost of living in Palmer, Alaska is 30.2% cheaper than Kihei, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $34,882 in Palmer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Kihei, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmer, Alaska is cheaper than Kihei, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Palmer
than in Kihei, Hawaii
Kihei, HI vs Palmer, AK
Compared to Kihei, Palmer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% lower
  Commute
  37.2% higher
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher

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