Rancho San Diego, California vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 2.7% cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $77,864 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
52% cheaper in Lihue
than in Rancho San Diego, California
Rancho San Diego, CA vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Rancho San Diego, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  52.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  81.1% higher
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower