Cost of Living Calculator - Hilo, Hawaii vs Santa Cruz, California


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 61.6% more expensive than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $80,818 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Hilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Hilo, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.6% 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
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.8% lower
  Commute
  29.5% higher
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower

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