San Diego, California vs. Waimea (Kauai County), Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waimea (Kauai County), Hawaii is 15.5% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $42,238 in Waimea (Kauai County), Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waimea (Kauai County), Hawaii is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Waimea (Kauai County)
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Waimea (Kauai County), HI
Compared to San Diego, Waimea (Kauai County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  49.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  95.1% higher
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower