Lihue, Hawaii vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 2.5% cheaper than Lihue, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $68,272 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Lihue, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Lihue, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Lihue, Hawaii
Lihue, HI vs. Scottsdale, AZ
Compared to Lihue, Scottsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.5% lower
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower