San Jose, California vs. Waipahu, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waipahu, Hawaii is 18.0% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $81,953 in Waipahu, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waipahu, Hawaii is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Waipahu
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Waipahu, HI
Compared to San Jose, Waipahu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  22.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  83.4% higher
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher