Kaneohe, Hawaii vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 9.6% more expensive than Kaneohe, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $120,544 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kaneohe, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Kaneohe, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Kaneohe, Hawaii
Kaneohe, HI vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Kaneohe, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.9% lower
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower