Pahoa, Hawaii vs. San Rafael, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Rafael, California is 98.2% more expensive than Pahoa, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $99,088 in San Rafael, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pahoa, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Rafael, California is more expensive than Pahoa, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
311% more expensive in San Rafael
than in Pahoa, Hawaii
Pahoa, HI vs. San Rafael, CA
Compared to Pahoa, San Rafael is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  98.2% 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
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  491.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.3% lower
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower