Wailuku, Hawaii vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 12.5% cheaper than Wailuku, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $43,725 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wailuku, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Wailuku, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Wailuku, Hawaii
Wailuku, HI vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Wailuku, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.8% lower
  Commute
  45.7% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher