Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Kapaa, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kapaa, Hawaii is 51.2% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,586 in Kapaa, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kapaa, Hawaii is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Kapaa
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Kapaa, HI
Compared to Raleigh, Kapaa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.2% 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
  65.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  100.5% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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