Santa Monica, California vs. Laie, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laie, Hawaii is 22.1% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $77,933 in Laie, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laie, Hawaii is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Laie
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Laie, HI
Compared to Santa Monica, Laie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  28.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  115.5% higher
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher

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