Cost of Living Calculator - Makawao, Hawaii vs Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii


The cost of living in Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii is 4.2% cheaper than Makawao, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $71,875 in Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Makawao, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii is cheaper than Makawao, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Waimea (Hawaii County)
than in Makawao, Hawaii
Makawao, HI vs Waimea (Hawaii County), HI
Compared to Makawao, Waimea (Hawaii County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  12.8% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.0% higher

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