Pahoa, Hawaii vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 0.9% cheaper than Pahoa, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $74,316 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Pahoa, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Pahoa, Hawaii
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
46% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Pahoa, Hawaii
Pahoa, HI vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Pahoa, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.0% lower
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% lower