Poulsbo, Washington vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 15.6% more expensive than Poulsbo, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,811 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Poulsbo, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than Poulsbo, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Lihue
than in Poulsbo, Washington
Poulsbo, WA vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Poulsbo, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  60.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  174.8% higher
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower