Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Pahoa, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pahoa, Hawaii is 22.9% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $38,572 in Pahoa, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pahoa, Hawaii is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Pahoa
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Pahoa, HI
Compared to Scottsdale, Pahoa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  43.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  87.5% higher
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.8% higher