Lihue, Hawaii vs. Grass Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grass Valley, California is 13.4% cheaper than Lihue, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $43,278 in Grass Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lihue, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grass Valley, California is cheaper than Lihue, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Grass Valley
than in Lihue, Hawaii
Lihue, HI vs. Grass Valley, CA
Compared to Lihue, Grass Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.0% lower
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher