Montecito, California vs. Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii is 54.6% cheaper than Montecito, California.

You would need a salary of $22,681 in Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Montecito, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kailua (Honolulu County), Hawaii is cheaper than Montecito, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Kailua (Honolulu County)
than in Montecito, California
Montecito, CA vs. Kailua (Honolulu County), HI
Compared to Montecito, Kailua (Honolulu County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.6% 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
  20.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  96.2% higher
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.6% higher