Wailea, Hawaii vs. Santa Cruz, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 3.0% cheaper than Wailea, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $97,043 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wailea, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is cheaper than Wailea, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Santa Cruz
than in Wailea, Hawaii
Wailea, HI vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Wailea, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.8% lower
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher