Lihue, Hawaii vs. Pismo Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pismo Beach, California is 22.5% more expensive than Lihue, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $61,248 in Pismo Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lihue, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pismo Beach, California is more expensive than Lihue, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Pismo Beach
than in Lihue, Hawaii
Lihue, HI vs. Pismo Beach, CA
Compared to Lihue, Pismo Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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)
  62.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.6% lower
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher