Whittier, California vs. Lahaina, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lahaina, Hawaii is 7.9% more expensive than Whittier, California.

You would need a salary of $53,972 in Lahaina, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Whittier, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lahaina, Hawaii is more expensive than Whittier, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Lahaina
than in Whittier, California
Whittier, CA vs. Lahaina, HI
Compared to Whittier, Lahaina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  50.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  86.7% higher
  Commute
  50.5% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower