Monterey, California vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 16.6% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $41,681 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Lihue
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Monterey, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  49.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  128.1% higher
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  30.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher