Portland, Oregon vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 10.1% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $46,454 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Lihue
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Portland, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  59.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  148.7% higher
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower