Lihue, Hawaii vs. Bangor, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bangor, Maine is 42.4% cheaper than Lihue, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $54,733 in Bangor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lihue, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bangor, Maine is cheaper than Lihue, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Bangor
than in Lihue, Hawaii
Lihue, HI vs. Bangor, ME
Compared to Lihue, Bangor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.3% lower
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower