San Diego, California vs. Kapaau, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kapaau, Hawaii is 10.1% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $67,425 in Kapaau, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kapaau, Hawaii is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Kapaau
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Kapaau, HI
Compared to San Diego, Kapaau is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  40.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  86.2% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher