Phoenix, Arizona vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 34.1% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $53,652 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Lihue
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Phoenix, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.1% 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
  69.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  95.2% higher
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher