Pahoa, Hawaii vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 85.5% more expensive than Pahoa, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $92,753 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pahoa, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Pahoa, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
332% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Pahoa, Hawaii
Pahoa, HI vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Pahoa, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.5% 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
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  416.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.3% lower
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower

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