Lihue, Hawaii vs. Lawai, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawai, Hawaii is 10.4% more expensive than Lihue, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $110,357 in Lawai, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Lihue, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lawai, Hawaii is more expensive than Lihue, Hawaii
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
27% more expensive in Lawai
than in Lihue, Hawaii
Lihue, HI vs. Lawai, HI
Compared to Lihue, Lawai is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% higher
      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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower