Cost of Living Calculator - Lihue, Hawaii vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 15.1% more expensive than Lihue, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $132,359 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Lihue, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Lihue, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Seattle
than in Lihue, Hawaii
Lihue, HI vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Lihue, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  65.4% lower
  Commute
  55.4% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher

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