Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Makawao, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Makawao, Hawaii is 74.1% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $278,549 in Makawao, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Makawao, Hawaii is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Makawao
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Makawao, HI
Compared to Wilmington, Makawao is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.1% 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
  54.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  88.0% higher
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher