Cost of Living Calculator - Lihue, Hawaii vs San Jose, California


The cost of living in San Jose, California is 47.5% more expensive than Lihue, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $110,597 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lihue, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Lihue, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in San Jose
than in Lihue, Hawaii
Lihue, HI vs San Jose, CA
Compared to Lihue, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.3% lower
  Commute
  70.6% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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