What is a pro or con of living in Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaiicompared to Arroyo Grande, California?

Utilities are 128% more expensive in Kailua (Hawaii County).

What salary do I need to live in Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii copmared to Arroyo Grande, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Arroyo Grande, California should increase to $51,045 in Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ARROYO GRANDE vs. KAILUA (HAWAII COUNTY)
Cost of Living Comparison

Arroyo Grande, California vs. Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii is 2.1% more expensive than Arroyo Grande, California.

You would need a salary of $51,045 in Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Arroyo Grande, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii is more expensive than Arroyo Grande, California
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Utilities
128% more expensive in Kailua (Hawaii County)
than in Arroyo Grande, California

Arroyo Grande, CA vs. Kailua (Hawaii County), HI

Compared to Arroyo Grande, Kailua (Hawaii County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

45.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

28.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

128.2% higher

Commute

12.0% lower

Health

8.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

22.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Arroyo Grande, California vs. Kailua (Hawaii County), Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arroyo Grande, CA vs. Kailua (Hawaii County), HI

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