Wailuku, Hawaii vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 59.5% more expensive than Wailuku, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $79,739 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wailuku, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Wailuku, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Wailuku, Hawaii
Wailuku, HI vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Wailuku, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.5% higher
      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
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  130.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.6% lower
  Commute
  77.2% higher
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% higher