Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Lihue, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lihue, Hawaii is 27.9% more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $63,947 in Lihue, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lihue, Hawaii is more expensive than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Lihue
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Lihue, HI
Compared to Santa Fe, Lihue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  63.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  99.5% higher
  Commute
  10.3% higher
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower