Cost of Living Calculator - Costa Mesa, California vs Kapaa, Hawaii


The cost of living in Kapaa, Hawaii is 12.9% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $130,596 in Kapaa, Hawaii to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kapaa, Hawaii is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Kapaa
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs Kapaa, HI
Compared to Costa Mesa, Kapaa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  58.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  119.8% higher
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower

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