San Jose, California vs. Lahaina, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lahaina, Hawaii is 24.8% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $48,886 in Lahaina, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lahaina, Hawaii is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Lahaina
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Lahaina, HI
Compared to San Jose, Lahaina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  34.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  91.3% higher
  Commute
  47.0% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower