Olympia, Washington vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 30.3% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $84,692 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Lihue
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Olympia, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.3% 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
  63.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  167.1% higher
  Commute
  2.9% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher