Cost of Living Calculator - Kapaa, Hawaii vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 78.6% more expensive than Kapaa, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $133,915 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Kapaa, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Kapaa, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Kapaa, Hawaii
Kapaa, HI vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Kapaa, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.6% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  28.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  163.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.3% lower
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  44.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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