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


The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is 13.2% more expensive than Kaaawa, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $56,622 in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kaaawa, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is more expensive than Kaaawa, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Kaaawa, Hawaii
Kaaawa, HI vs Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Kaaawa, Santa Cruz is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  21.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.3% lower
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower

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