Castro Valley, California vs. Makawao, Hawaii

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Makawao, Hawaii is 13.2% cheaper than Castro Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $43,411 in Makawao, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Castro Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Makawao, Hawaii is cheaper than Castro Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Makawao
than in Castro Valley, California
Castro Valley, CA vs. Makawao, HI
Compared to Castro Valley, Makawao is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  37.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  97.5% higher
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower