Santa Cruz, California vs. Kapaa, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kapaa, Hawaii is 23.9% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $38,034 in Kapaa, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kapaa, Hawaii is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Kapaa
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs. Kapaa, HI
Compared to Santa Cruz, Kapaa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  49.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  112.5% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower