Lihue, Hawaii vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 26.3% cheaper than Lihue, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $36,831 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lihue, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Lihue, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Chicago
than in Lihue, Hawaii
Lihue, HI vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Lihue, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  41.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  53.3% lower
  Commute
  56.5% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
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  Personal
  5.6% higher
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