Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Makawao, Hawaii


The cost of living in Makawao, Hawaii is 42.4% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $106,783 in Makawao, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Makawao, Hawaii is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Makawao
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Makawao, HI
Compared to Tacoma, Makawao is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  52.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  169.5% higher
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower

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