Seattle, Washington vs. Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii is 6.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $69,860 in Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
29% cheaper in Kailua (Hawaii County)
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Kailua (Hawaii County), HI
Compared to Seattle, Kailua (Hawaii County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  46.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  185.9% higher
  Commute
  39.4% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher