Lihue, Hawaii vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 21.1% more expensive than Lihue, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $60,528 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lihue, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Lihue, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Oakland
than in Lihue, Hawaii
Lihue, HI vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Lihue, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  32.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.6% lower
  Commute
  42.1% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher