Tacoma, Washington vs. Waimalu, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waimalu, Hawaii is 45.0% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $108,751 in Waimalu, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waimalu, Hawaii is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Waimalu
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Waimalu, HI
Compared to Tacoma, Waimalu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  37.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  162.8% higher
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher