Lihue, Hawaii vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 11.2% cheaper than Lihue, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $44,376 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lihue, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Lihue, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Austin
than in Lihue, Hawaii
Lihue, HI vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Lihue, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  41.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.1% lower
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower