Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Kapaa, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kapaa, Hawaii is 60.4% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $112,290 in Kapaa, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kapaa, Hawaii is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Kapaa
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Kapaa, HI
Compared to Wilmington, Kapaa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.4% 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
  66.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  104.4% higher
  Commute
  22.7% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher