Puako, Hawaii vs. Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii is 23.7% cheaper than Puako, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $38,159 in Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Puako, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii is cheaper than Puako, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Kailua (Hawaii County)
than in Puako, Hawaii
Puako, HI vs. Kailua_(Hawaii_County), HI
Compared to Puako, Kailua_(Hawaii_County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower