Seattle, Washington vs. Paia, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paia, Hawaii is 4.9% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $157,330 in Paia, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paia, Hawaii is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Paia
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Paia, HI
Compared to Seattle, Paia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  44.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  170.6% higher
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% lower