San Rafael, California vs. Kapalua, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kapalua, Hawaii is 59.4% more expensive than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $119,572 in Kapalua, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kapalua, Hawaii is more expensive than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Kapalua
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Kapalua, HI
Compared to San Rafael, Kapalua is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% higher
      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
  35.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  87.8% higher
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower