Seward, Alaska vs. Volcano, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Volcano, Hawaii is 15.5% more expensive than Seward, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $57,738 in Volcano, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Seward, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Volcano, Hawaii is more expensive than Seward, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Volcano
than in Seward, Alaska
Seward, AK vs. Volcano, HI
Compared to Seward, Volcano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  91.8% higher
  Commute
  24.5% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher