Kihei, Hawaii vs. Santa Barbara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 32.3% more expensive than Kihei, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $178,607 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kihei, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Kihei, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Kihei, Hawaii
Kihei, HI vs. Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Kihei, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.0% lower
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower