Wailea, Hawaii vs. Benicia, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benicia, California is 24.5% cheaper than Wailea, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $37,744 in Benicia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wailea, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benicia, California is cheaper than Wailea, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Benicia
than in Wailea, Hawaii
Wailea, HI vs. Benicia, CA
Compared to Wailea, Benicia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  27.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.0% lower
  Commute
  36.8% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher