Modesto, California vs. Pahoa, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pahoa, Hawaii is 4.5% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $47,737 in Pahoa, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pahoa, Hawaii is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Pahoa
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs. Pahoa, HI
Compared to Modesto, Pahoa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% lower
      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
  42.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  71.4% higher
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.9% higher