Kapaa, Hawaii vs. Solana Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Solana Beach, California is 67.1% more expensive than Kapaa, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $83,559 in Solana Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kapaa, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Solana Beach, California is more expensive than Kapaa, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Solana Beach
than in Kapaa, Hawaii
Kapaa, HI vs. Solana Beach, CA
Compared to Kapaa, Solana Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.1% 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
  28.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.2% lower
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher