San Jose, California vs. Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii is 25.1% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $74,884 in Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waimea (Hawaii County), Hawaii is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Waimea (Hawaii County)
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Waimea (Hawaii County), HI
Compared to San Jose, Waimea (Hawaii County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  42.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  101.2% higher
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% higher