Makawao, Hawaii vs. Huntington Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntington Beach, California is 7.4% more expensive than Makawao, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $107,440 in Huntington Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Makawao, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntington Beach, California is more expensive than Makawao, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Huntington Beach
than in Makawao, Hawaii
Makawao, HI vs. Huntington Beach, CA
Compared to Makawao, Huntington Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  31.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.2% lower
  Commute
  24.2% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher